Правда, Секрети та Обман - Deception

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to [pull] the wool over {one's} eyes
to [pull] the wool over {one's} eyes [фраза]
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to hide the truth from someone and make them believe something that is not true

Ex: The salesman tried to pull the wool over my eyes by telling me that the car was in perfect condition , when in fact it was full of problems .
to [bend|stretch] the truth
to [bend|stretch] the truth [фраза]
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to not be completely truthful about something by changing or omitting some facts

Ex: He always bends the truth so he never gets in any trouble .
to [blow] smoke
to [blow] smoke [фраза]
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to try to deceive a person by doing or saying something that misleads or confuses them

Ex: The politician was known to blow smoke about his achievements , but there was little substance behind his claims .
Canterbury tale
Canterbury tale [іменник]
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вигадка

Ex: His explanation for being late was a Canterbury tale involving a flat tire , a lost phone , and a sudden rainstorm – hard to buy into .

Його пояснення запізнення було Кентерберійською казкою, що включала спущене колесо, втрачений телефон і раптову зливу – важко повірити.

to [cook] the books
to [cook] the books [фраза]
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to illegally change the financial records of a company or organization for personal gain

Ex: The CEO was caught trying to cook the books to make the company 's financial situation appear more favorable than it actually was .
snow job
snow job [іменник]
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обдурювання

Ex: The salesman gave us a snow job , bombarding us with impressive-sounding features to distract from the product 's flaws .

Продавець влаштував нам пусту балаканину, засипаючи нас вражаючими функціями, щоб відвернути увагу від недоліків продукту.

hook, line, and sinker
hook, line, and sinker [фраза]
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used for emphasizing how easily a person is fooled or deceived

Ex: Despite the dubious offer, he fell for it hook, line, and sinker, investing his savings in a fraudulent scheme.
to [throw] dust in {one's} eyes
to [throw] dust in {one's} eyes [фраза]
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to provide someone with false, altered, or misleading information

Ex: The con artist tried to throw dust in the investor's eyes with a complex financial scheme to cover up his fraudulent activities.
to [worm] {sth} out of {sb}
to [worm] {sth} out of {sb} [фраза]
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to make someone reveal information by questioning them repeatedly or cleverly

Ex: The detective managed to worm the truth out of the suspect during a lengthy and strategic interrogation.
to [take] {sb} for a ride
to [take] {sb} for a ride [фраза]
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to deceive a person, often in order to steal their money

Ex: The smooth-talking salesman tried to take the elderly couple for a ride by selling them an overpriced and unnecessary insurance policy.
to [smell] a rat
to [smell] a rat [фраза]
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to begin to feel that there might be something wrong or dishonest about a situation

Ex: After noticing inconsistencies in her colleague 's story , she began to smell a rat and decided to investigate further .
monkey business
monkey business [іменник]
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шахрайство

Ex: The CEO warned employees against engaging in any monkey business during the company 's annual audit .

Генеральний директор попередив співробітників проти участі в будь-яких неприйнятних діях під час щорічного аудиту компанії.

(as|) crooked as a dog's hind leg
(as|) crooked as a dog's hind leg [фраза]
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used to refer to a person who behaves in an untrustworthy or deceitful way

Ex: The used car salesman 's deal seemed as crooked as a dog 's hind leg ; he failed to disclose significant issues with the vehicle .
to [lead] {sb} (up|down) the garden path
to [lead] {sb} (up|down) the garden path [фраза]
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to make a person believe something that is not true

Ex: The scammer pretended to be a financial advisor, leading unsuspecting clients down the garden path with promises of high returns on investments.
bait and switch
bait and switch [фраза]
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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 seemingly attractive online deal for a smartphone turned out to be a bait and switch when the store insisted on selling a more expensive model upon pickup .
smoke and mirrors
smoke and mirrors [фраза]
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a situation where something seems impressive or important, but is actually just a distraction from something else

Ex: The politician 's speech was full of smoke and mirrors , promising change but lacking concrete plans .
to [pull] a fast one
to [pull] a fast one [фраза]
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to cheat someone in a clever and often unexpected way

Ex: He thought he could pull a fast one on the teacher by giving a fake excuse for not doing his homework , but she saw right through it .
free lunch
free lunch [іменник]
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уявлений безкоштовний обід

Ex: The online platform claimed to offer free services , but users soon discovered there was no such thing as a free lunch when they encountered hidden fees .

Онлайн-платформа стверджувала, що пропонує безкоштовні послуги, але користувачі незабаром зрозуміли, що немає такого поняття, як безкоштовний обід, коли вони зіткнулися з прихованими платежами.

copycat
copycat [іменник]
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наслідувач

Ex: In the fashion industry , designers often face challenges with copycat brands imitating their latest creations .

У модній індустрії дизайнери часто стикаються з проблемами наслідувальних брендів, які копіюють їхні останні творіння.

Правда, Секрети та Обман
Deception Таємниця Зберігання секретів Брехня & Перебільшення
Очевидність Pretense Розкриття секретів Глибина та Поверхня
Довіра & Честність Правдивість Лестощі & Хвастощі