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Con out of Meaning in English

expression

ˈkɑn/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
KAHN-owt-uhv
kˈɒn/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
KON-owt-ov

Definición

To trick or deceive someone into giving you something, usually money or valuable information.

Uso & Matices

This is informal and somewhat old-fashioned or story-like. Used for scams or deception, e.g. 'con someone out of money.' Not literally about confidence tricks, but refers to any trickery. Usually followed by what was lost ('con him out of $500'). Often confused with just 'con' as a verb.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

He conned her out of her savings.

basic

They tried to con me out of my password.

basic

She was conned out of $200.

basic

He managed to con the old man out of his antique watch.

natural

If someone calls and asks for your bank info, they could be trying to con you out of your money.

natural

Tourists are often conned out of cash by fake guides in big cities.

natural