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Meaning of the word "pull the wool over someone's eyes" in English

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pull the wool over someone's eyes

US /pʊl ðə wʊl ˈoʊvər ˈsʌmˌwʌnz aɪz/
UK /pʊl ðə wʊl ˈoʊvər ˈsʌmˌwʌnz aɪz/
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Idiom

1.

to deceive someone in order to prevent them from discovering something

Example:
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He tried to pull the wool over my eyes, but I saw through his lies.
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Don't let them pull the wool over your eyes with their fancy promises.
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