How to Pronounce "put over on"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
PUT OH-ver ON
pʊt/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /ˈɒn
put OH-vuh ON
Definition
To deceive or trick someone, especially by making them believe something that is not true.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
pʊt/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT OH-ver ON
UK
put OH-vuh ON
Listen in Context
He tried to put over on his classmates by pretending he finished the test.
You can't put over on everyone; some people are careful.
Don't let him put over on you with that story.
I can't believe she put one over on me—I never even saw it coming.