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词组 pup
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pup

sell someone a pup swindle someone, especially by selling them something that is worthless. British informal

☞ This phrase originated in the early 20th century; the idea behind it is presumably that of dishonestly selling someone a young and inexperienced dog when an older, trained animal had been expected.

1930W. Somerset MaughamCakes and Ale The public has been sold a pup too often to take unnecessary chances.

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