Put one over on Meaning in English
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈwən/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
PUT WUHN OH-vur AHN
pʊt/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /ˈɒn
put WON OH-vuh ON
Definition
To trick someone or make them believe something that is not true, usually in a clever or sneaky way.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, slightly old-fashioned phrase. Used to describe clever or sneaky tricks, often when someone doesn't notice they've been tricked. Similar to 'pull a fast one on.' Not used for serious crimes or betrayals.
Spanish: engañar a - tomar el pelo aPortuguese (BR): passar a perna em - enganarPortuguese (PT): passar a perna a - enganarChinese (Simplified): 欺骗 - 耍（某人）Chinese (Traditional): 欺騙 - 耍（某人）Hindi: धोखा देना - चकमा देनाArabic: يخدع - يموّه علىBengali: ঠকানো - চালবাজি করে বোকা বানানোRussian: обвести вокруг пальца - одурачитьJapanese: 一杯食わせる - うまくごまかすVietnamese: qua mặt - lừa khéoKorean: 속이다 - 한 수 위로 속이다Turkish: kandırmak - akıllıca oyuna getirmekUrdu: چکمہ دینا - چالاکی سے بہکاناIndonesian: menipu - memperdaya
Example Sentences
He tried to put one over on me with that fake story.
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Don't let him put one over on you again.
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I can't believe she put one over on all of us!
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You have to admit, he really put one over on the whole office with that prank.
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She thought she could put one over on the teacher, but he knew exactly what was going on.
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If you can put one over on him, you must be really clever!
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