dirty trick

Frequency: 7.815.2 per million words

A dishonest or malicious trick.

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Examples (10)

  • The press accused the president of dirty tricks in his election campaign.
  • Using a fake identity to gain information is a dirty trick.
  • He played a dirty trick on his opponent, spreading false rumors.
  • She felt betrayed after discovering her friend's dirty trick.
  • Such dirty tricks only undermine trust in the long run.
  • Don't resort to dirty tricks; play fair.
  • They were caught employing dirty tricks to win the contract.
  • It was a dirty trick to make him believe the lie.
  • The company was fined for using dirty tricks to eliminate competitors.
  • I won't tolerate any more of your dirty tricks.