bluff (one's) way

bluff (one's) way

To achieve or accomplish something through deceit or by making a false display. (Usually followed by "into," "out of," or "through.") We tried to bluff our way into the party, but we were immediately recognized as freshmen and told to leave. My brother is a good liar, but even he couldn't bluff his way out of that speeding ticket. I managed to bluff my way through the presentation with a lot of vague ideas and corporate buzz words.
See also: bluff, way
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

bluff (one's) way

To deceive someone or accomplish something by making a false display.
See also: bluff, way
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • bluff
  • bluff way
  • bluff (one's) way into (something)
  • lie (one's) way into (something or some place)
  • lied
  • bluff (one's) way through (something)
  • a committee is a group of men who keep minutes and waste hours
  • group
  • bluff (one's) way out of (something)
  • bluff way out