Blag Meaning in English
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Definition
To get something you want by using charm, clever talk, or trickery, often without having the right or qualification. Can also mean to talk your way out of trouble.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and mainly British slang. Often involves getting into places, obtaining things, or avoiding problems by clever or smooth talking rather than direct lying. Collocates with 'blag your way in/through' and 'blag a freebie'. Not usually used for serious crime.
Example Sentences
He tried to blag a free ticket to the concert.
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She managed to blag her way into the club without paying.
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It's not easy to blag your way through an interview.
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I don’t have a ticket, but I might try to blag my way in.
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He’s always blagging free drinks from the bartender.
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She was late but managed to blag her way out of trouble with a funny excuse.
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