Meaning of the word "palm off" in English

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palm off

US /pɑːm ɔːf/
UK /pɑːm ɔːf/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to get rid of something or someone by deceiving people

Example:
He tried to palm off the fake watch as a genuine antique.
Don't let them palm off their responsibilities onto you.
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