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Lead by the nose   /lɛd baɪ ðə noʊz/   Listen
Lead by the nose

verb
1.
Conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end.  Synonyms: bamboozle, hoodwink, play false, pull the wool over someone's eyes, snow.






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Words linked to "Lead by the nose" :   bamboozle, betray, lead astray, deceive



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