put one over
B2 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words
To successfully fool or cheat someone.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To successfully deceive or trick someone into believing something false or doing something against their interest.
"He tried to put one over on the customs officers by hiding cash in his luggage."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Common in both American and British English. Usually followed by 'on': 'put one over on someone.' Often used with a tone of competitive triumph or suspicion.
Commonly used with
me the referee the audience management the system everyone
Forms
Base
put one over
I/you/we/they
3rd person
puts one over
he/she/it
Past simple
put one over
yesterday
Past participle
put one over
have + pp
-ing form
putting one over
continuous
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