How to Pronounce "bill of goods"
expression
BIL-uhv-GUHDZ
BIL-ov-GUHDZ
Definition
An expression meaning a deception or trick, especially when someone is made to believe something false. It can also literally refer to a list of goods sold, but is most often used for being deceived.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪɫ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɡʊdz
British English
bˈɪl/ /ˈɒv/ /ɡˈʊdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BIL-uhv-GUHDZ
UK
BIL-ov-GUHDZ
Listen in Context
He was sold a bill of goods by the car dealer.
Don't believe that story; it's just a bill of goods.
We were given a bill of goods about easy money.
I can't believe I fell for that bill of goods.