cheat out of
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To trick (someone) into giving something up; to unfairly deprive someone of (something).
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Terence introduces a flatterer talking to a coxcomb, whom he cheats out of a livelihood, and a third person on the stage makes on him this pleasant remark, 'This fellow has an art of making fools madmen.'
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cheat out of” mean?
To trick (someone) into giving something up; to unfairly deprive someone of (something).
Is “cheat out of” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.