Phrase of the Day

Ginger’s Phrase of the Day provides you with a daily dose of interesting facts and trivia on some of the more, and less, common phrases in the English language. Learn the real meaning behind these phrases, when and how to use them and other less-known info behind each phrase.

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Put Wool Over Other People's Eyes

The phrase: 'put wool over other people's eyes' means to deceive or trick somebody.

Example in use: "He's too smart for you to try and put wool over his eyes. Think twice before you do it."