B2💬 Everyday Life
Fare il gioco delle tre carte
To pull a con
Literal Translation
"To play the three-card trick"
What it means
To deceive / to use sleight of hand
Example in context
"Quel venditore fa il gioco delle tre carte — i prezzi non sono quelli pubblicizzati."
"That salesman is pulling a con — the prices aren't what was advertised."
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