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be_sold_a_pup

sell someone a pup

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Verb

sell someone a pup (conjugates with sell)

  1. (Britain) To sell something of little worth, pretending that it is something else of greater value.

Usage notes

Often used in the passive voice, as in: I've been sold a pup.

Synonyms

  • See also Wikisaurus:deceive

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