pull one over on

pull one over on (one)

To fool or deceive one; to make one the victim of a prank or hoax. I'm not as naïve as I once was, so you won't be pulling one over on me again! The conman spotted Jane from a mile away, and quickly figured out how he would pull one over on her.

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pull one over on someone

to deceive someone. Don't try to trick me! You can't pull one over on me.

See also: on, one, over, pull

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