Phrase guide

put one over

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To succeed in a deception.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: get one over on, pull one over

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To fool, trick, or deceive.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, with-on

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

fool or hoax

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • The immigrant was duped because he trusted everyone
  • You can't fool me!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: gull, dupe, slang, befool, cod, fool, put on, take in, put one across

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: deceive, betray, lead astray

Narrower terms: pull the leg of, kid

History

Etymology

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