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bill of goods

[bil uhv goodz] / ˈbɪl əv ˈgʊdz /
NOUN
deceive someone
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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

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

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2023

SafeSport is a flimsy bill of goods the U.S.

From Washington Post • Oct. 3, 2022

We have been sold an unwarranted bill of goods as to our uniqueness in the animal kingdom.

From Salon • May 30, 2021

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

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi