put one across

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Verb put one across has 1 sense

gull, dupe, slang, befool, cod, fool, put on, take in, put one over, put one across - fool or hoax; "The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone"; "You can't fool me!"
--₁ is one way to deceive, betray, lead astray
Sample sentence:
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Term: Put One Across

Definition: To deceive or trick someone, especially by telling a clever or amusing lie. (idiom)

Example sentences:

John put one across his friends by telling them he won a lottery and they all believed him.
The comedian easily put one across the audience with his hilarious jokes.
She put one across her boss with a brilliant excuse for being late to work.

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