fob off
The phrase "fob off" is commonly used in informal contexts to describe deceiving or evading someone, often by offering something inferior or giving misleading responses.
Definition
B2General
(informal)To deceive someone by giving them false information or excuses.
Example
- He tried to fob off his boss with a made-up story.
- Don't let them fob you off with empty promises.
B2Commerce
(informal)To trick someone into accepting low-quality or unwanted goods.
Example
- They tried to fob off the old stock on unsuspecting customers.
- Beware of shops that fob off defective products as new.
B2Interpersonal
(informal)To evade someone by giving them a vague or unsatisfactory response.
Example
- She fobbed him off with a quick excuse and left.
- He always fobs off his responsibilities onto others.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fob off":
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