"False pretenses" refers to a situation where someone deliberately lies or misrepresents themselves in order to deceive or trick others into believing something that is not true.
Full definition
Similar and related words and phrases are presented below.
«false»
«pretenses»
Related phrases
Sentences with «false pretenses»
- I spent altogether too much time on political sites, arguing with these supporters, especially of the thistle - headed ignoramus who got elected under false pretenses by morons. (sbnation.com)
- W invaded a country on false pretenses while bankrupting our economy. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
- But I think an «obtaining money by false pretenses» lawsuit is getting closer every day. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
- (see all
sentences)