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Lead By The Nose (Verb)

Meaning

Conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end; "He bamboozled his professors into thinking that he knew the subject well".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

  • The salesman led the couple by the nose, convincing them to buy an expensive model that they didn't really need.
  • The politician led the voters by the nose, pretending to support their causes while actually working for special interests.
  • The actor led her co-stars by the nose, making them believe she was a method actor when in reality she was just pretending to be deep.
  • The con artist led the investor by the nose, claiming he had a foolproof business plan when in reality it was just a scam.
  • The smooth-talking guest led the hotel staff by the nose, getting them to upgrade his room and provide extra amenities for free.

Synonyms

  • Bamboozle
  • Snow
  • Play False
  • Hoodwink
  • Pull The Wool Over Someone's Eyes

Hypernyms

  • Lead Astray
  • Betray
  • Deceive
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