phrasal verb

Fob off

Rank #747Letter FInseparable

2Sections

Make or persuade someone to accept something

Meanings

  • Make or persuade someone to accept something (separable [optional], International English)
  • Lie or deceive someone (separable [optional], International English)

Examples

  • I FOBBED it OFF Paul.
  • He FOBBED us OFF with a really stupid excuse.
  • All employees must FOB OFF as stated in their contract.

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