How to Pronounce "put one across"

expression

ˈpʊt/ /ˈwən/ /əˈkɹɔs

PUT WUN uh-KRAWS

pʊt/ /wˈɒn/ /əkɹˈɒs

put WON uh-KROSS

Definition

To trick or deceive someone, especially by making them believe something that is not true.

American English

ˈpʊt/ /ˈwən/ /əˈkɹɔs

British English

pʊt/ /wˈɒn/ /əkɹˈɒs

PUT WUN uh-KRAWS

put WON uh-KROSS

He tried to put one across on his friend by pretending to forget her birthday.

Don't let her put one across on you with that story.

Kids sometimes try to put one across on their parents.

Wow, you really put one across on me with that prank!