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Pull the wool over your eyes

PUL thuh WUUL OH-ver yor EYZ

/pʊl ðə wʊl ˈoʊ.vər jɔːr aɪz/

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Syllable breakdown

Wooleyes

Dictionary meaning

Deceive someone.

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