Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
palm-off
phrasal verb
/pɑːm ɔːf/
Definition
To deceive or trick someone by giving them something that is not valuable or is not what they expect.
Examples
- He tried to palm off an old bicycle as new to his friend.
- She palmed off a fake watch to an unsuspecting buyer.
- Don’t let them palm you off with cheap imitation goods.
Meaning
The term ‘palm-off’ refers to the act of getting rid of something unwanted by giving it to someone else, often under false pretenses.
Synonyms
- deceive
- trick
- fob off
