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lead by the nose

DEFINITIONS OF: lead by the nose

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v conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end

Synonyms:
bamboozle, hoodwink, play false, pull the wool over someone's eyes, snow
Type of:
betray, deceive, lead astray
cause someone to believe an untruth
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