fake it

1. To act as though one is knowledgeable or competent in some area. A: "I'm panicking and can't remember any of the steps to the dance routine!" B: "Then just get in the back and fake it!"

2. To behave in a manner contrary to one's emotions. She always seemed so happy, but she told me that she's really been faking it all this time.

3. slang To fake an orgasm. I can't believe so many of my friends fake it.

fake it

to pretend (to do something). If you don't know the right notes, just fake it. I can't fake it anymore. I've got to be honest with you.

fake it

tv. to pretend (to do something). If you don’t know the right notes, just fake it.

See also: fake

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

See also:

have a lot on the ball
have something/a lot on the ball
have on the ball
have something on the ball
be well versed in (something)
be on the ball
be well aware of (something)
be well aware of something
have a good command of
have a good command of (something)

References in periodicals archive

Another commented: "Even though this is fake it's still disgusting."

McDonald's annoys burger lovers with 'cruel' April Fool's Day prank; McDonald's in Australia shared a video of its 'new burger' on social media and excited fans couldn't wait to try one

"I just got confused at how it got out really, even if it is a fake it's meant to be an unfakeable pound coin for it to come out so quickly, or however it got out of the Royal Mint," the 18-year-old mother from Deal, Kent, told The Sun.

Complaints over quality of new-look pound coins

A Hallmark picture so fake it's a Canadian TV movie.

MONDAY

"It was so obvious that these marriages were fake it's incredible they got away with it.

pounds 1000 FOR A FAKE BRiDE; EXCLUSIVE BOGUS BRIDES SCANDAL That's how much the wicked wedding planner charged criminal gangs to supply addicts for EIGHT sham marriages

Of course, the ability to fake it is not merely a sign of today's time.

When is a hanging basket naff? (When it's filled with plastic pansies)

When you know something is a fake it gets rid of all that.

Imitation and morality; John Myatt's skill at emulating the work of modern masters once got him into trouble with the law, but now it has turned into a successful career. Terry Grimley went to meet him as his largest exhibition yet opens in Birmingham

It's not that I don't love my boyfriend, I do, but I can't climax with him and it's quicker to fake it, then pleasure myself later if I'm horny.

The Sex Doctor: Fakingitis a lotlessbother

"The people who have zero information and fake it are doing themselves and the public a disservice," says former "Late Edition" host Frank Sesno.

Substance Abuse

There has been a dramatic growth in the market for self tanning products as increasing numbers of women, concerned about sun damage to their skins, decide to fake it. But what's the best way to get a flawless fake tan?

Don't bake - just fake it! How to get the perfect sunless tan in minutes

LET'S face it, the majority of us fake it at times.

We love telly: We love reality - THE MONEY PROGRAMME: FAVOURITE FAKES BBC2, 7pm

THE only way to survive this winter, girls, is to fake it. Fake leather, fake snakeskin, fake croc ...

After, all if you're going to fake it you may as well go all the way.

The snake charmers; Take a walk on the wild side this winter with the sassiest range of fake snakeskin, croc and leather ... it's time to let loose with that sheer animal attraction

"When I told him about the sex diary he just said, 'I wondered why you were bothering to fake it. I knew it wasn't my fault.'

"I decided to fake it after we'd been for a night out.

M Relationships: Faking it..; Amanda has been going out with Carl for five years and they have sex every night. But would he notice if she faked an orgasm? We got her, and two other women, to put their partners' male intuition to the test

Fridges can fake it too with these fab cow stickers, pounds 12.50 from www.

Shopping: ...to the highway; Tricia Phillips surfs the Internet and reels in some fun furry creatures living in cyberspace

词组	fake it
释义	fake it fake it 1. To act as though one is knowledgeable or competent in some area. A: "I'm panicking and can't remember any of the steps to the dance routine!" B: "Then just get in the back and fake it!" 2. To behave in a manner contrary to one's emotions. She always seemed so happy, but she told me that she's really been faking it all this time. 3. slang To fake an orgasm. I can't believe so many of my friends fake it. See also: fake Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. fake it to pretend (to do something). If you don't know the right notes, just fake it. I can't fake it anymore. I've got to be honest with you. See also: fake McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. fake it tv. to pretend (to do something). If you don’t know the right notes, just fake it. See also: fake McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: have a lot on the ball have something/a lot on the ball have on the ball have something on the ball be well versed in (something) be on the ball be well aware of (something) be well aware of something have a good command of have a good command of (something) References in periodicals archive Another commented: "Even though this is fake it's still disgusting." McDonald's annoys burger lovers with 'cruel' April Fool's Day prank; McDonald's in Australia shared a video of its 'new burger' on social media and excited fans couldn't wait to try one "I just got confused at how it got out really, even if it is a fake it's meant to be an unfakeable pound coin for it to come out so quickly, or however it got out of the Royal Mint," the 18-year-old mother from Deal, Kent, told The Sun. Complaints over quality of new-look pound coins A Hallmark picture so fake it's a Canadian TV movie. MONDAY "It was so obvious that these marriages were fake it's incredible they got away with it. pounds 1000 FOR A FAKE BRiDE; EXCLUSIVE BOGUS BRIDES SCANDAL That's how much the wicked wedding planner charged criminal gangs to supply addicts for EIGHT sham marriages Of course, the ability to fake it is not merely a sign of today's time. When is a hanging basket naff? (When it's filled with plastic pansies) When you know something is a fake it gets rid of all that. Imitation and morality; John Myatt's skill at emulating the work of modern masters once got him into trouble with the law, but now it has turned into a successful career. Terry Grimley went to meet him as his largest exhibition yet opens in Birmingham It's not that I don't love my boyfriend, I do, but I can't climax with him and it's quicker to fake it, then pleasure myself later if I'm horny. The Sex Doctor: Fakingitis a lotlessbother "The people who have zero information and fake it are doing themselves and the public a disservice," says former "Late Edition" host Frank Sesno. Substance Abuse There has been a dramatic growth in the market for self tanning products as increasing numbers of women, concerned about sun damage to their skins, decide to fake it. But what's the best way to get a flawless fake tan? Don't bake - just fake it! How to get the perfect sunless tan in minutes LET'S face it, the majority of us fake it at times. We love telly: We love reality - THE MONEY PROGRAMME: FAVOURITE FAKES BBC2, 7pm THE only way to survive this winter, girls, is to fake it. Fake leather, fake snakeskin, fake croc ... After, all if you're going to fake it you may as well go all the way. The snake charmers; Take a walk on the wild side this winter with the sassiest range of fake snakeskin, croc and leather ... it's time to let loose with that sheer animal attraction "When I told him about the sex diary he just said, 'I wondered why you were bothering to fake it. I knew it wasn't my fault.' "I decided to fake it after we'd been for a night out. M Relationships: Faking it..; Amanda has been going out with Carl for five years and they have sex every night. But would he notice if she faked an orgasm? We got her, and two other women, to put their partners' male intuition to the test Fridges can fake it too with these fab cow stickers, pounds 12.50 from www. Shopping: ...to the highway; Tricia Phillips surfs the Internet and reels in some fun furry creatures living in cyberspace
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