work the rabbit's foot on (someone)

work the rabbit's foot on (someone)

obsolete To deceive, dupe, or trick someone. You may have worked the rabbit's foot on everyone else in the department to get where you are, but I know you're up to no good.
See also: foot, on, work
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

work the rabbit's foot on

cheat or trick. US
A rabbit's foot is traditionally carried as a good-luck charm.
See also: foot, on, work
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • work the rabbit's foot on
  • dupe
  • deceive (someone) into (something)
  • deceive into
  • diddle (someone) out of (something)
  • diddle out of
  • diddle something out of someone
  • con (someone) into (something)
  • con into
  • fake out