...has become the cheese in a dozen bait-and-switch operations.
Swedish translation: A dishonest trick
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A dishonest trick Explanation: Bait-and-switch describes a trick where the victim accepts an offer only to discover that what is being offered is actually something else. This phrase can apply almost anywhere, not just in sales. A classic bait-and-switch would be: "Cars available at half price!! (while stocks last)". When you get to the showroom you discover all the "half-price" cars have been "sold", however there are plenty of much more expensive models available. The word cheese implies the bait you put in a mouse trap. Reference: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=define%3Abait+and+switc... |
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