put one across
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To convince or deceive someone into believing something untrue.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
We put one across that fool.
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 “put one across” mean?
To convince or deceive someone into believing something untrue.
Is “put one across” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.