Why We Say 'PULL THE WOOL OVER YOUR EYES'
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Pulling the wool over someone's eyes is deception dressed as fabric. The image comes from wigs and hoods — covering the eyes so the target cannot see the trick. How the phrase moved from clothing and hairpieces into everyday talk about fraud and smooth talkers. #idioms #english #deception
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