A slippery customer Meaning in English
expression
释义
Someone who is tricky, dishonest, or hard to deal with because they can't be trusted or avoid giving straight answers.
用法与细微差别
Informal, slightly negative. Often used to describe people in business, negotiations, or social settings who are untrustworthy or evasive. Not about literal customers; 'customer' here just means 'person.' Common with 'He's a...' or 'She's a...'. Avoid in very formal settings.
例句
Be careful—he's a slippery customer.
basic
You can't trust a slippery customer like him.
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My neighbor is a slippery customer; he never tells the truth.
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The manager is a slippery customer—he always finds a way to avoid blame.
natural
Dealing with a slippery customer like her takes patience—she never gives you a straight answer.
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Watch out for a slippery customer in negotiations—they might twist your words.
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