Put one across Meaning in English
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.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is informal and often used to describe playful trickery or mild deception, not serious fraud. Commonly used as 'put one across (on someone)'. Similar to 'pull a fast one' or 'fool someone', but 'put one across' usually sounds less harsh.
Spanish: engañar - tomar el peloPortuguese (BR): enganar - passar a pernaPortuguese (PT): enganar - pregar uma partidaChinese (Simplified): 欺骗Chinese (Traditional): 欺騙Hindi: धोखा देनाArabic: يخدع - يحتالBengali: ঠকানোRussian: обманутьJapanese: だますVietnamese: lừa gạtKorean: 속이다Turkish: kandırmakUrdu: دھوکہ دیناIndonesian: menipu
Example Sentences
He tried to put one across on his friend by pretending to forget her birthday.
basic
Don't let her put one across on you with that story.
basic
Kids sometimes try to put one across on their parents.
basic
Wow, you really put one across on me with that prank!
natural
I can't believe he managed to put one across on the whole team.
natural
You're not going to put one across on me that easily!
natural