draw (pull) the wool over somebody’s eyes

[vil]

Dear teachers,

Would you share with me your opinion concerning the interpretation of the expression in bold in the following sentence?

“You’re talking a lot of damned lies,” he said roughly. “Don’t think ye can pull the wool over my eyes like that” (A. J. Cronin, “Hatter’s Castle”)

draw (pull) the wool over somebody’s eyes = make a fool of someone; pull someone’s leg; blear someone’s eyes

Thank you for your efforts.

Regards,

V

[Route21]

Hi Vil

See:

pull the wool over (someone's) eyes - definition of pull the wool over (someone's) eyes by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.
pull the wool over (someone's) eyes
To deceive; hoodwink.

Hope this helps
Best regards
R21

[probus]

I have never heard draw, only pull. I don't think draw the wool over exists.