dirty trick

The term "dirty trick" is often used to describe actions that are morally questionable, deceitful, or intended to harm someone for personal gain.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)A deceitful action intended to harm or deceive someone.

Example

Spreading false rumors about a colleague is a dirty trick.
He played a dirty trick on his opponent by hiding important documents.

B2Competition

(informal)An unethical tactic used to gain an advantage over an opponent.

Example

Using fake evidence in a debate is considered a dirty trick.
Politicians often accuse each other of playing dirty tricks during campaigns.

Similar

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