über den Tisch ziehen

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Etymology[edit]

Literally, “to pull (someone) over the table”.

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über den Tisch ziehen

  1. (colloquial) to deceive, to rip off, to swindle, to take advantage (of someone)
    Synonym: abzocken
    Der Verkäufer hat mich über den Tisch gezogen.
    The salesman ripped me off.
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