Definition of Palm off phrasal verb
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Palm off phrasal verb
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Meaning: Get someone to accept something that isn't true
(Separable [obligatory] | International English)
» Example: He tried to PALM me OFF with a pathetic excuse. -
Meaning: Pretend something is better than it is in order to sell it
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: He tried to PALM his computer OFF as the latest model.
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Meaning: Get someone to accept something that isn't true