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Meaning of put one past | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To deceive, trick, or fool (someone), especially by concealing something.

idiomatic, transitive

Examples

“He tried to put one past the band director by giving her a jalapeño-flavored lollipop.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

put one's affairs in order put one's ass on the line put one's back into put one's best foot foremost put one's best foot forward put one's cards on the table