crooked deal
Example Sentences
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One would almost feel better if the deal was crooked because a crooked deal would be the exception.
From Washington Times • May 23, 2017
According to Satterlee, Pierpont merely lent the money used in this crooked deal, taking only a normal commission for himself.
From Time Magazine Archive
Yes, that's one good thing in his favor—he never let a crooked deal pass in his place.
From Money Magic A Novel by Garland, Hamlin
Kennedy, having invited crooked dealing by his remark about the rake-off, was being approached about another crooked deal.
From The Social Gangster by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)
Once you pull off a crooked deal, they'll switch and swear by you.
From The Border Legion by Grey, Zane
