lead by the nose

Other forms: led by the nose; leads by the nose; leading by the nose

Definitions of lead by the nose
  1. verb
    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
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    type of:
    betray, deceive, lead astray
    cause someone to believe an untruth
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