What does the phrasal verb “fob off” mean? Explore the meaning and usage of the phrasal verb “fob off“, illustrated with examples:
Definition
1. to put off by evasion, deceitfully.
2. to fraudulently dispose of goods.
Example(s)
1. When I asked for an interview, I was fobbed off with unjustifiable string of excuses.
2. The crook fobbed the old car off as functional.
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