Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clever ruse
Noun Phrase
/ˈklɛvər ruːz/
Definition
A clever ruse is a deceptive trick or strategy that is designed to outsmart or mislead someone.
Examples
- She used a clever ruse to sneak past the guards.
- The magician’s performance was filled with clever ruses that astonished the audience.
Meaning
It refers to a plan that is cunningly devised to achieve a specific goal, often by tricking others into believing something that isn’t true.
Synonyms
- deception
- trick
- subterfuge
- scheme
- ploy
