Bluff into doing

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phrasal verb

To trick or deceive someone into doing something by pretending to have something or pretending to do something.

She was bluffed into doing the housework by her brother, who claimed he was sick.
Visual representation of "bluff into doing" - To trick or deceive someone into doing something by pretending to have something or pretending to do something

Often appears as...

  • bluffed into doing the work
  • bluffed into doing the task

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Deceptive Intent

Remember, 'bluff into doing' implies the speaker intentionally deceived someone to achieve a goal.

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He bluffed her into doing his homework, making her think it was a teamwork assignment.
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Not Literal

'Bluff into doing' doesn't mean the person actually has the power or means they claim to have.

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The older kids bluffed the younger ones into doing their chores, saying they'd summon a ghost otherwise.
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Informal Context

The phrase is used in informal situations and may be inappropriate for formal or serious contexts.

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She bluffed him into doing the presentation, joking she'd reveal his secret love for karaoke.
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