Bluff your way out of

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verb phrase

To escape a difficult situation or evade a problem through deception or trickery.

He was caught stealing, but managed to bluff his way out of it by saying he was part of a security test.
Visual representation of "bluff your way out of" - To escape a difficult situation or evade a problem through deception or trickery.

Often appears as...

  • bluff your way out of a problem
  • bluff your way out of a situation

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Emergencies Only

Use this phrase in urgent situations when you need a quick escape route.

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The meeting was going south, so she bluffed her way out of it with a fake phone call.
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Not for Trust

Repeated use may lead others to doubt your honesty in the future.

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After he bluffed his way out multiple times, no one believed his excuses anymore.
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Quick Thinking

This phrase suggests clever or imaginative problem-solving under pressure.

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She didn't read the book, but managed to bluff her way out of the pop quiz.
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