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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passar a perna em alguém, enganar
to deceive someone in order to prevent them from discovering something
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He tried to pull the wool over my eyes, but I saw through his lies.
Ele tentou passar a perna em mim, mas eu percebi suas mentiras.
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Don't let them pull the wool over your eyes with their fancy promises.
Não os deixe passar a perna em você com suas promessas extravagantes.