Zoeken
to pull the wool over one's eyes
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to hide the truth from someone and make them believe something that is not true
What is the origin of the idiom "pull the wool over one's eyes" and when to use it?
The idiom "pull the wool over one's eyes" is thought to have originated in the 16th century. At that time, it was common for wealthy men to wear woolen wigs. Thieves would sometimes pull these wigs over the men's eyes to rob them. This idiomatic expression is now used to describe any act of deception, even if it does not involve a physical object.
Voorbeeld
The salesman tried to pull the wool over my eyes by telling me that the car was in perfect condition, when in fact it was full of problems.
