Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-it-over-on
Phrasal Verb
/pʊt ɪt ˈoʊ.vər ɒn/
Definition
To successfully deceive or trick someone into believing something that is not true.
Examples
- She managed to put it over on her classmates by pretending to be a math expert.
- He tried to put one over on his boss, but the truth eventually came out.
Meaning
This phrase refers to the act of convincing others of something false, typically through cleverness or manipulation.
Synonyms
- deceive
- trick
- fool
- bamboozle
