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
- He tried to PALM me OFF with a pathetic excuse.
- He tried to PALM his computer OFF as the latest model.
- All employees must PALM OFF as stated in their contract.