be sold a pup

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to be conned, swindled, deceived

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sold a pup
deceive, cheat, swindle
be sold a pup

    Turkish pronunciation

    bi sōld ı pʌp

    Pronunciation

    /bē ˈsōld ə ˈpəp/ /biː ˈsoʊld ə ˈpʌp/

    Etymology

    () From an old swindle, where one would be sold a bag purportedly containing a piglet, but which actually contained a puppy. Compare pig in a poke.
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