swindle

Related to swindle: fraudulency

swindle (one) out of (something)

To steal something from someone through deceptive or fraudulent means. That snake in the grass swindled me out of nearly $5,000! I'm sure that we can find a way to swindle the old lady out of diamonds.
See also: of, out, swindle

swindle (something) out of (one)

To steal something from one through deceptive or fraudulent means. That snake in the grass tried swindling nearly $5,000 out of me in bogus fees! I'm sure that we can find a way to swindle those diamonds out of the old lady.
See also: of, out, swindle

swindle sheet

slang The expense account of a business or its employee. The boss said to put all our costs on the swindle sheet while we're in Detroit. Do you care to explain this charge for $350 you listed on your swindle sheet last quarter?
See also: sheet, swindle
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

swindle someone out of something

 and swindle something out of someone
to cheat someone out of something. The crooks tried to swindle her out of her inheritance. The crooks swindled $3,000 out of the old woman.
See also: of, out, swindle
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

swindle sheet

n. an expense account record sheet or book. I turned in my swindle sheet yesterday, and no one challenged the $400 for new shoes.
See also: sheet, swindle
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • swindle (one) out of (something)
  • swindle out of
  • never give a sucker an even break
  • never give a sucker an even chance
  • accept a wooden nickel
  • don't take any wooden nickels
  • pilfer
  • pilfer from
  • pilfer from (someone or something)
  • pilfered
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Both trials were told that former Dublin Lord Mayor Mr Keating, a member of the Garrett Fitzgerald Government in the 1980s, also featured in the swindle.
Boss gets six years for pounds 20 m swindle
Swindle added that he is troubled not only by the vagueness of the legislative proposal but also by the disregard for the enforcement burden and the attendant costs businesses would be asked to bear.
FTC Calls for Action But Consensus Lacking
What is especially needed to resolve such dilemmas is what behavioral theorists refer to as discriminative stimuli and responses, stimuli and responses whose presence is associated with a swindle situation and whose absence is associated with a non-swindle situation (Donahoe and Palmer 1994).
Coping with consumer fraud: the need for a paradigm shift
Swindle, however, contends that more complex systems tend to be more effective in the long run.
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While on appellate bond, Ponzi fled to Florida, where he orchestrated a real estate swindle. After serving a 1-year sentence in county jail for this scheme--which involved selling underwater plots to unsuspecting customers--he was returned to Massachusetts to serve lengthy Federal and State sentences.
The cash flow analysis method: following the paper trail in Ponzi schemes
Mrs Mallon's death was announced by retired detective Peter Swindle, who is helping the family to investigate Craig's case.
Family hit by second tragedy; HEARTBREAK Murder victim's mum dies
The operation was hatched after Olaguera allegedly attempted to swindle Superintendent Roland Bulalacao, who is based at Camp Crame.
Ex-cop held for swindling
THE Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured a conviction against one Chisom Alex for using the internet to fraudulently swindle unsuspecting Nigerians of their money.
ICPC secures conviction against 36-yr old internet fraudster
Detective Superintendent David Swindle was watching Sky News at home when the story broke.
ORGANISED CHAOS; DETECTIVE REMEMBERS 30.06.2007 David Swindle was watching the news at home when the story broke. An hour later he was standing outside the terminal as the senior investigating officer trying to get to grips with an ongoing terrorist incident he now describes as .
Christopher Finlinson and Christopher Swindle admitted conspiracy to rob the Longbenton shop armed with a machete and a handgun.
Masked machete raiders; DUO ENTER GUILTY PLEAS
It would have been more appropriate to describe it as a hoax, scam or swindle since, from the outset, the whole miserable saga has been based on lies, propaganda, obfuscation and deceit.
Global warming based on deceit; VOICE OF THE NORTH
WE represented Stephen Swindle at the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal on October 12, 2009.
Solicitor is honourable; Letters
Speaking to Khaleej Times Lt-Col Abdullah Saif Al Matroushi, Head of the CID section said the police received information about the gang planning to swindle a UAE national who was prepared to pay them Dh300,000 to turn it into $3million using 'supernatural powers'.
Ajman Police Nab 'Swindle Gang'