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What does "pull the wool over your eyes" mean?

Vocabulary Word: pull the wool over your eyes

1. Definition (expr.) to trick, deceive

Examples Don’t think you can pull the wool over my eyes. I know what you’re up to.

Examples He totally pulled the wool over my eyes. I trusted him and he took all my money.

Examples Don’t let her pull the wool over your eyes. She doesn’t value you. She’s only using you.

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