sell someone a bill of goods
The phrase "sell someone a bill of goods" means to deceive or mislead someone by promoting or presenting something as more valuable, beneficial, or credible than it actually is. It implies convincing someone to believe in false claims or exaggerated promises to persuade them into making a purchase, accepting an idea, or entering an agreement under false pretenses.
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