easy mark

One who is or will be easy to swindle, con, persuade, or exploit. Refers to the slang meaning of "mark," the intended victim of a swindler or con artist. We should see if Larry will give us the 20 dollars; he's usually an easy mark.

easy mark

n. a likely victim. Mary is an easy mark because she is so unsuspecting.

See also: easy, mark

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

easy game
easy meat
mark
con job
put a con on (one)
put a con on someone
swizzle
swizzled
sell (one) a bill of goods
sell someone a bill of goods

References in periodicals archive

"The notion is we'll send a signal to future grifters that we're not an easy mark," McKinney said.

Insurance claims increasingly fought in Court

What may look like an easy mark to us might be difficult for a dog that stands lower to the ground.

Long distance flight: late-season, wary birds mean extended ranges ... and retrieves

If you suspect he is trying to con you because you represent an easy mark, give him nothing.

When is a tip really a bribe?

TAKE IT EASY Mark Reynolds has urged fans not to get carried away by results

DON BE STUPID; Mark insists focus is solely on Saints

According to the report, Australia's gains comprised two wickets, one from a bouncer and one from a long hop, adding that what passed for small triumphs for Australia like Ashes debutant Ashton Agar's 98, was deterioration in disguise, adding that its five left-handed batsmen, including the top three, look a easy mark for Graeme Swann's harvest.

Oz in danger of facing 'nightmare' 10-0 Ashes loss becoming reality

You do not want to waste time producing a lengthy introduction, but at the same time you will be given credit for producing a report format, so don't let this easy mark slip through your fingers.

Paper F2 financial management: when it comes to tackling the written section of the analysis and interpretation question, too many F2 candidates deny themselves easy marks by ignoring or forgetting the clear prompts provided

The state's chief executive would be an easy mark. But Texas voters have had several chances to soak Rick Perry in the electoral dunking booth, and they have instead given him their blessing every time.

What if Government Officials Were Scrutinized Like Football Coaches?

He obviously thought I was gullible and an easy mark.

Beware of franchises

Smith recounts forays into tennis, golf and football (Scully called NFL contests for CBS from 1975 to 1982), as well as a gimmicky network game show called It Takes Two, where the courtly Scully was an easy mark for practical jokers.

Pull up a Chair: The Vin Scully Story

"Surely, Sarah McKinley's assailants thought the young, slender, widowed mother was an easy mark. Her shotgun meant they were wrong.

Like a bugle call in the night

TREE AND EASY Mark Child is expecting a busy time of it as Christmas trees go on sale at Hamsterley Forest.

FROM THE FOREST TO YOUR FRONT ROOM

Alison Ingram's hope may have the legs of the selection in the early stages and if so will not be an easy mark for the blue jacketed runner.

Killnic can hit the high note in A7

Remembering you is easy Mark we do it every day, it's the heartache of losing you that never goes away.

IN MEMORIAM

"Don't let him fool you," said UO assistant Tom Osborne, who has coached with Helfrich three different times during their careers, making each an easy mark for the other's sense of humor.

Handy Helfrich builds 'em up

Uncle Steve sports his favorite ball cap, the head of a rainbow trout sprouting from the front, tail and adipose wagging out the back, an easy mark for the bait-shop owner (no need to ask whether he needs a nonresident license).

Red eyes

词组	easy mark
释义	easy mark easy mark One who is or will be easy to swindle, con, persuade, or exploit. Refers to the slang meaning of "mark," the intended victim of a swindler or con artist. We should see if Larry will give us the 20 dollars; he's usually an easy mark. See also: easy, mark Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. easy mark n. a likely victim. Mary is an easy mark because she is so unsuspecting. See also: easy, mark McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: easy game easy meat mark con job put a con on (one) put a con on someone swizzle swizzled sell (one) a bill of goods sell someone a bill of goods References in periodicals archive "The notion is we'll send a signal to future grifters that we're not an easy mark," McKinney said. Insurance claims increasingly fought in Court What may look like an easy mark to us might be difficult for a dog that stands lower to the ground. Long distance flight: late-season, wary birds mean extended ranges ... and retrieves If you suspect he is trying to con you because you represent an easy mark, give him nothing. When is a tip really a bribe? TAKE IT EASY Mark Reynolds has urged fans not to get carried away by results DON BE STUPID; Mark insists focus is solely on Saints According to the report, Australia's gains comprised two wickets, one from a bouncer and one from a long hop, adding that what passed for small triumphs for Australia like Ashes debutant Ashton Agar's 98, was deterioration in disguise, adding that its five left-handed batsmen, including the top three, look a easy mark for Graeme Swann's harvest. Oz in danger of facing 'nightmare' 10-0 Ashes loss becoming reality You do not want to waste time producing a lengthy introduction, but at the same time you will be given credit for producing a report format, so don't let this easy mark slip through your fingers. Paper F2 financial management: when it comes to tackling the written section of the analysis and interpretation question, too many F2 candidates deny themselves easy marks by ignoring or forgetting the clear prompts provided The state's chief executive would be an easy mark. But Texas voters have had several chances to soak Rick Perry in the electoral dunking booth, and they have instead given him their blessing every time. What if Government Officials Were Scrutinized Like Football Coaches? He obviously thought I was gullible and an easy mark. Beware of franchises Smith recounts forays into tennis, golf and football (Scully called NFL contests for CBS from 1975 to 1982), as well as a gimmicky network game show called It Takes Two, where the courtly Scully was an easy mark for practical jokers. Pull up a Chair: The Vin Scully Story "Surely, Sarah McKinley's assailants thought the young, slender, widowed mother was an easy mark. Her shotgun meant they were wrong. Like a bugle call in the night TREE AND EASY Mark Child is expecting a busy time of it as Christmas trees go on sale at Hamsterley Forest. FROM THE FOREST TO YOUR FRONT ROOM Alison Ingram's hope may have the legs of the selection in the early stages and if so will not be an easy mark for the blue jacketed runner. Killnic can hit the high note in A7 Remembering you is easy Mark we do it every day, it's the heartache of losing you that never goes away. IN MEMORIAM "Don't let him fool you," said UO assistant Tom Osborne, who has coached with Helfrich three different times during their careers, making each an easy mark for the other's sense of humor. Handy Helfrich builds 'em up Uncle Steve sports his favorite ball cap, the head of a rainbow trout sprouting from the front, tail and adipose wagging out the back, an easy mark for the bait-shop owner (no need to ask whether he needs a nonresident license). Red eyes
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