PALM OFF WITH


Meaning of PALM OFF WITH in English

If you say that you are palmed off with a lie or an excuse, you are annoyed because you are told something in order to stop you asking any more questions. (mainly BRIT)

Mark was palmed off with a series of excuses.

PHRASAL VERB: usu passive, be V-ed P with n disapproval

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