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Pravda, Tajemství a Podvod - Deception

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English idioms relate to Truth, Secrecy, & Deception

to hide the truth from someone and make them believe something that is not true

Ex: The company tried to pull the wool over the government's eyes by falsifying its financial records.

to not be completely truthful about something by changing or omitting some facts

Ex: The witness stretched the truth about what she saw in order to help her friend's case.

to try to deceive a person by doing or saying something that misleads or confuses them

Ex: The manager realized that the employee was blowing smoke during the presentation when asked for concrete evidence to support the proposed strategy.
Canterbury tale
[Podstatné jméno]

a story, explanation, or excuse that is hard to believe

pohádka z Canterbury, složitý výplet

pohádka z Canterbury, složitý výplet

Ex: The conspiracy theorist shared Canterbury tale about extraterrestrial involvement in historical events , leaving skeptics unconvinced .

to illegally change the financial records of a company or organization for personal gain

Ex: The employee was fired for attempting to cook the books in an effort to receive a higher bonus.
snow job
[Podstatné jméno]

an attempt to persuade someone to do or believe something using deception or flattery

lhaní, podvod

lhaní, podvod

Ex: Recognizing the attempt at snow job, the journalist pressed for clear answers to uncover the truth behind the controversial decision .

used for emphasizing how easily a person is fooled or deceived

Ex: The scam artist's smooth talk and false promises had the unsuspecting victims hooked, lined, and sinkered into a financial trap.

to provide someone with false, altered, or misleading information

Ex: The tabloid headline was designed to throw dust in the readers' eyes, exaggerating the celebrity scandal to boost sales.

to make someone reveal information by questioning them repeatedly or cleverly

Ex: The lawyer attempted to worm information out of the witness, hoping to uncover a crucial detail for the case.

to deceive a person, often in order to steal their money

Ex: The con artist convinced the gullible tourist to invest in a fake business opportunity, ultimately taking them for a ride and disappearing with their money.

to begin to feel that there might be something wrong or dishonest about a situation

Ex: The unexpected turn of events in the negotiations made the experienced diplomat smell a rat, prompting a reassessment of the situation.
monkey business
[Podstatné jméno]

behavior that is mischievous, dishonest, or unacceptable

nepřístojnosti, špeky

nepřístojnosti, špeky

Ex: The manager monkey business when discrepancies in the inventory records became apparent , leading to an internal investigation .

used to refer to a person who behaves in an untrustworthy or deceitful way

Ex: The con artist 's elaborate plan to swindle investors turned out to crooked as a dog 's hind leg, resulting in criminal charges .

to make a person believe something that is not true

Ex: Trusting her friend's advice, she followed the suggestions that ultimately led her down the garden path of a misguided business venture.

a deceptive marketing tactic where a product or service is advertised at a low price to attract customers, but is then substituted for a more expensive or inferior option

Ex: The car buyer felt cheated after realizing the advertised low monthly payments were part of bait and switch scheme , with hidden fees and additional charges revealed during the final contract signing .

a situation where something seems impressive or important, but is actually just a distraction from something else

Ex: The charismatic speaker used smoke and mirrors during the presentation, diverting attention from the controversial aspects of the proposal.

to cheat someone in a clever and often unexpected way

Ex: Don't think you can pull a fast one on Sarah; she's always one step ahead.
free lunch
[Podstatné jméno]

something that appears free but actually costs something in a hidden or indirect way

zdarma oběd, darmo oběd

zdarma oběd, darmo oběd

Ex: The credit card promotion advertised free lunch voucher as a sign-up bonus , but careful readers discovered the associated terms and conditions .
copycat
[Podstatné jméno]

a person who imitates the actions, clothes, ideas, etc. of someone else

napodobitel, kopírák

napodobitel, kopírák

Ex: When Mark started using the same catchphrases as his friend , he playfully called him copycat and suggested coming up with something unique .
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