put one over
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Less than 68, and they must hope Tonga are really inspired by Pacific rivalry to put one over their island neighbours.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
“If she did do it, damn, she put one over on me.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2025
Palin was not only offended that Cohen put one over on her; she also took offense to the character Cohen played in their interview — one of five that will appear on the show.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2018
Finally, after the misery of five previous Champions League defeats and the deflation of missing out at the Camp Nou, Agüero had put one over his long-time friend from Argentina.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 1, 2016
Wilt the Stilt had put one over on old Bill Russell when she turned to Pa and said, “Sweetie, we’re going to church too, aren’t we?”
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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