pull the wool over someone's eyes

pull the wool over someone's eyes
pull the wool over someone's eyes
Fig. to deceive someone. •

You can't pull the wool over my eyes. I know what's going on.

Don't try to pull the wool over her eyes. She's too smart.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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