Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sell-someone-a-bill-of-goods
idiom
/sɛl ˈsʌmwʌn ə bɪl əv ɡʊdz/
Definition
To deceive someone into thinking that something is better than it really is.
Examples
- The salesman tried to sell me a bill of goods about the car’s fuel efficiency.
- Don’t let him sell you a bill of goods; the project is not as profitable as he claims.
Meaning
This phrase refers to convincing someone to buy into an idea or proposition that is misleading or not true.
Synonyms
- deceive
- mislead
- fool
- con
