nasty trick

Frequency: 7.211.3 per million words

A very unpleasant or malicious trick.

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Examples (10)

  • Playing such a nasty trick on a newcomer was completely uncalled for.
  • The students devised a nasty trick to get back at their strict teacher.
  • She suspected it was a nasty trick to make her look foolish in front of everyone.
  • He was known for his love of practical jokes, but this one was a particularly nasty trick.
  • The company was accused of a nasty trick to avoid paying taxes.
  • Don't fall for his charming words; it's probably just a nasty trick.
  • The whole situation felt like a nasty trick played by fate.
  • They exposed the nasty trick the competitor used to sabotage their product launch.
  • It took years for him to recover from the emotional damage caused by that nasty trick.
  • To spread false rumors is a nasty trick that can ruin reputations.