see someone coming
see (one) coming
To view someone as being particularly gullible and thus easy to deceive, swindle, or exploit. The guys in that shop must have seen me coming, because they convinced me to buy the most expensive stuff they had. I can't believe they managed to sell you such a piece of junk. I bet they saw you coming a mile away.
See also: coming, see
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
see someone coming
recognize a person who can be fooled or deceived. informalSee also: coming, see, someone
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- see (one) coming
- see somebody coming
- They must have seen you coming
- easy game
- easy meat
- sucker (one) in
- put a con on (one)