swindle (one) out of (something)

swindle (one) out of (something)

To steal something from someone through deceptive or fraudulent means. That snake in the grass swindled me out of nearly $5,000! I'm sure that we can find a way to swindle the old lady out of diamonds.

See also: of, out, swindle

swindle someone out of something

 and swindle something out of someone

to cheat someone out of something. The crooks tried to swindle her out of her inheritance. The crooks swindled $3,000 out of the old woman.

See also: of, out, swindle