Pull the wool over someone's eyes meaning
What does the saying 'Pull the wool over someone's eyes' mean?
Idiom: Pull the wool over someone's eyes
Meaning:
If you pull the wool over someone's eyes, you deceive or cheat them.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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