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An indirect way of expressing that the addressee is gullible.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, derogatory, idiomatic
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
In reference to George C. Parker, an infamous conman who successfully duped his victims into “buying” the Brooklyn Bridge.
