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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
palm somebody off
▪ I. ˌpalm sbˈoff (with sth) derived
(informal)to persuade sb to believe an excuse or an explanation that is not true, in order to stop them asking questions or complaining
Main entry: ↑palmderived
▪ II. ˌpalm sthˈoff (on/onto sb) | ˌpalm sbˈoff (with sth) derived
(informal)to persuade sb to accept sth that has no value or that you do not want, especially by tricking them
•She's always palming the worst jobs off on her assistant.
•Make sure he doesn't try to palm you off with faulty goods.
Main entry: ↑palmderived
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