- fraud; swindle; graft; cheating; trick; scam
- saying you're going to do something but in the end not doing it; making promises without keeping themcolloquialism
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- fraud; swindle; graft; cheating; trick; scam
- saying you're going to do something but in the end not doing it; making promises without keeping them
This term refers to deceptive practices where someone misrepresents information or intentions for personal gain, often resulting in financial loss or other harm to another party.
This usage describes a situation where someone gives commitments or assurances but fails to follow through with them, leading to disappointment or mistrust.
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It has been said that "a sucker's born every minute" and every 'confidence man' knows it.
Deceive me once, and I will forgive you; deceive me twice, and you're a double-crosser.
A confidence man polishes his "hood winking" or "eye-washing" techniques before bilking a new victim.
The confidence man and his blonde call girl make a perfect match in enraging his landlady.