Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to pull the wool over someone's eyes
idiom
/tə pʊl ðə wʊl ˈoʊvər ˈsʌmˌwʌnz aɪz/
Definition
To deceive someone or to hide the truth from them.
Examples
- He tried to pull the wool over my eyes with that fake story.
- Don’t let anyone pull the wool over your eyes; always verify the information.
- She realized he was just trying to pull the wool over her eyes about his intentions.
Meaning
This phrase means to trick someone into believing something that is not true.
Synonyms
- deceive
- mislead
- fool
- trick
