How to Pronounce "palm off"
expression
ˈpɑɫm/, /ˈpɑm/ /ˈɔf
PAHM awf
pˈɑːm/ /ˈɒf
PAHM of
Definition
To get rid of something unwanted by tricking someone into accepting it, usually pretending it's more valuable or better than it really is.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑɫm/, /ˈpɑm/ /ˈɔf
British English
pˈɑːm/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAHM awf
UK
PAHM of
Listen in Context
He tried to palm off a fake watch as a real one.
She managed to palm off her old phone to her brother.
Don't try to palm off your work on me.
He always tries to palm off broken things at garage sales.