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Deceive, swindle, take unfair advantage of, as in He was just selling you a bill of goods when he said he worked as a secret agent , or Watch out if anyone says he wants to trade bikes with you; he's apt to be selling you a bill of goods . The bill of goods here means “a dishonest offer.” [c. 1920]Advertisement
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