| Idiom | (to) pull the wool over one's eyes |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to deceive someone origin: In in the 17th and 18th centuries, men sometimes wore wigs. The "wool" refers to the wig (made of wool). Pulling the wool over the eyes made it impossible to see. |
| Example | Are you telling me the truth or are you trying to pull the wool over my eyes? |
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