bill of goods

Example Sentences

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You can tell they’re not just handing a bill of goods because they’re in front of you.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2025

If you’ve spent any time on social media, you’ll stop to consider how many times you’ve been sold a bill of goods by a TikTok or an Instagram Reel.

From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2024

I can’t help but wonder if McIlroy feels now like he was sold a bill of goods.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2023

Because people should know when they’re being sold a bill of goods.

From Washington Post • Jan. 23, 2023

But I wasn't buying the bill of goods Shohreh Saedi was selling.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi