Meaning Of The Word Fob off

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fob off
phrasal verb: If someone fobs you off, they tell you something just to stop you asking questions.

fob off in American English
to cheat someone by substituting something spurious or inferior; palm off
to trick or put off (a person) with second-rate articles, lies, excuses, etc.

fob off in British English
to appease or trick (a person) with lies or excuses

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