How to Pronounce "pull the wool over your eyes"
expression
PUUL thuh WOOL OH-vur yor EYEZ
PUUL thuh WOOL OH-vuh yaw EYEZ
Definition
To deceive someone or trick them so they do not notice or understand the truth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwʊɫ/ /ˈoʊvɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈaɪz
British English
pˈʊl/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈʊl/ /ˈəʊvɐ/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUUL thuh WOOL OH-vur yor EYEZ
UK
PUUL thuh WOOL OH-vuh yaw EYEZ
Listen in Context
Don't let them pull the wool over your eyes with fake promises.
She tried to pull the wool over my eyes about the missing money.
It's easy to pull the wool over his eyes because he trusts everyone.
Do you really think you can pull the wool over my eyes? I know what's going on.