Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pull-the-wool-over-someone's-eyes
idiom
/pʊl ðə wʊl ˈoʊvər ˈsʌmˌwʌnz aɪz/
Definition
To deceive someone in order to prevent them from knowing the truth.
Examples
1. The politician tried to pull the wool over the public’s eyes with false promises.
2. She thought she could pull the wool over my eyes, but I saw through her lies.
Meaning
This phrase refers to the act of tricking or misleading someone, often to hide the truth of a situation.
Synonyms
- deceive
- mislead
- trick
- fool
- dupe
