The term
"snake oil" has its origins in 19th-century America, where it was used to describe a fraudulent or worthless remedy.
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Sentences with «snake oil»
- How ironic that the worst snake oil salesman in the country wants to do a «reality» show. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
- I don't know where those websites are getting that idea, and there's a lot of snake oil when it comes to cancer treatment out there. (kresserinstitute.com)
- While these might sound like snake oil to some people, they can really work! (momtricks.com)
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