Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slip-something-over-on
idiom
/slɪp ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈoʊvər ɑn/
Definition
To deceive or trick someone subtly, often by presenting something false as true.
Examples
- He tried to slip one over on me when he said he won the lottery.
- Don’t let them slip something over on you; always verify the information before believing it.
- She managed to slip a fake document over on her supervisor during the audit.
Meaning
The phrase ‘slip something over on’ implies the act of misleading someone in a way that is not immediately obvious.
Synonyms
- deceive
- trick
- mislead
- fool
