Trick out of

phrase

To deceive someone in order to take something from them or make them do something.

She tricked me out of my money by pretending to be a charity worker.
Visual representation of "trick out of" - To deceive someone in order to take something from them or make them do something

Often appears as...

  • tricked (someone) out of money
  • tricked (someone) out of job
phrase

To use clever or deceptive methods to take something away from someone.

He used legal loopholes to trick his competitors out of business.
Visual representation of "trick out of" - To use clever or deceptive methods to take something away from someone

Often appears as...

  • trick out of business
  • trick out of possession
phrase

To deceive someone in order to take something from them or make them do something.

She tricked me out of my money by pretending to be a charity worker.
Visual representation of "trick out of" - To deceive someone in order to take something from them or make them do something

Often appears as...

  • tricked (someone) out of money
  • tricked (someone) out of job
phrase

To use clever or deceptive methods to take something away from someone.

He used legal loopholes to trick his competitors out of business.
Visual representation of "trick out of" - To use clever or deceptive methods to take something away from someone

Often appears as...

  • trick out of business
  • trick out of possession
Definition 1 of 2
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Negative Connotation

The phrase usually implies dishonesty and should be used carefully to avoid offending.

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He felt cheated when tricked out of his inheritance.
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Not Literal

It doesn't always mean literally stealing, but can refer to deceit leading to loss.

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I was tricked out of a promotion by false promises.
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Colloquial Usage

Common in spoken language to express feeling cheated or unfairly deprived.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
She tricked him out of the winning lottery ticket.
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Negative Connotation

The phrase usually implies dishonesty and should be used carefully to avoid offending.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
He felt cheated when tricked out of his inheritance.
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Not Literal

It doesn't always mean literally stealing, but can refer to deceit leading to loss.

Illustration for Not Literal
I was tricked out of a promotion by false promises.
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Colloquial Usage

Common in spoken language to express feeling cheated or unfairly deprived.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
She tricked him out of the winning lottery ticket.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Negative Connotation

The phrase usually implies dishonesty and should be used carefully to avoid offending.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
He felt cheated when tricked out of his inheritance.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

It doesn't always mean literally stealing, but can refer to deceit leading to loss.

Illustration for Not Literal
I was tricked out of a promotion by false promises.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Colloquial Usage

Common in spoken language to express feeling cheated or unfairly deprived.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
She tricked him out of the winning lottery ticket.
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