How to Pronounce "put one over"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈwən/ /ˈoʊvɝ
PUT WUN OH-ver
pʊt/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈəʊvɐ
put-WON OH-vuh
Definition
To trick or deceive someone, especially by making them believe something is true when it is not. This is usually done in a clever or sneaky way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈwən/ /ˈoʊvɝ
British English
pʊt/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈəʊvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT WUN OH-ver
UK
put-WON OH-vuh
Listen in Context
He tried to put one over on the teacher by copying his homework.
Don't try to put one over on me; I know that story isn't true.
The shopkeeper tried to put one over on tourists with high prices.
I can't believe he actually put one over on the whole team—nobody noticed the switch!