phrasal verb

Palm off

Rank #1407Letter PInseparable

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Get someone to accept something that isn't true

Meanings

  • Get someone to accept something that isn't true (separable [obligatory], International English)
  • Pretend something is better than it is in order to sell it (separable [optional], International English)

Examples

  • We have to PALM OFF whether we like it or not.
  • Policy states we must PALM OFF without exception.
  • The board's decided PALM OFF is mandatory.

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