bij de neus nemen

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Etymology

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Literally, to take by the nose. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

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Verb

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bij de neus nemen

  1. (idiomatic, transitive) to hoodwink, deceive
    Synonyms: beetnemen, foppen, in de maling nemen, om de tuin leiden, tuk hebben, voor de gek houden

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