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Meaning of put-up job | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An attempt to trick, deceive, or con someone.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Deutsch abgekartetes Spiel

Examples

“It seemed to be a really good opportunity, but it turned out to be nothing but a put-up job.”
““The whole thing's a low put-up job on our noble credulity.””
“"Ah, so you damn rat, this is a put-up job eh?"”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

put-you-up puta Putaendo putage putamen putangitangi

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