foist off
The phrase "foist off" often involves deceit or trickery to impose something unwanted or inferior on someone else.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone through deceit or trickery.
Example
- He tried to foist off his old furniture on his neighbors.
B2Commerce
(informal)To pass off something inferior or fraudulent as genuine or valuable.
Example
- The vendor foisted off counterfeit goods as authentic brand items.
Similar
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