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fool

US /ful/

verb, noun Target · B2 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

make a fool or dupe of

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Don't let the low price fool you into buying poor quality goods.

Word Family

NounNoun
fool gốc foolery
VerbVerb
fool gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • deceivebe false to; be dishonest with
  • tricka cunning or deceitful action or device
  • idiota person of subnormal intelligence

Collocations

  • Easy play the fool
    to play the fool, meaning to participate in games or sport
  • Medium fool unsuspecting consumers
    to fool unsuspecting consumers, meaning to make a fool or dupe of
  • Hard fool errand in litigation
    to fool errand in litigation, meaning to make a fool or dupe of
  • Very Hard nobody fool at negotiating table
    describing nobody fool at negotiating table (a person of no influence)

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