Bluff Out (Verb)
Meaning
Deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand.
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- She bluffed out her opponent with a large bet on her weak hand, forcing him to fold and give up his chances of winning the game.
- The experienced poker player attempted to bluff out his opponent, but the opponent called his bet and won the hand.
- By making a bold bet, he bluffed out the other players at the table and took the pot with his inferior hand.
- His opponent was easily bluffed out, folding his strong hand to a large bet on a weak hand.
- She expertly bluffed out her opponents, making them fold one by one, until she was the last player remaining.