bluffs

[US]/blʌfs/
[UK]/blʌfz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.hills that are steep and often dangerous; a high cliff or slope overlooking a river or sea
v.to make someone believe something by pretending it is true, often to frighten them; to pretend to have more power or resources than you actually do in order to achieve something

Phrases & Collocations

call someone's bluffs

bluff about something

Example Sentences

he often bluffs during poker games.

she bluffs her way through tough conversations.

the con artist bluffs his victims into believing his lies.

he was just bluffing about his achievements.

don't be fooled; he always bluffs to gain an advantage.

she bluffs her confidence, but she's really nervous.

in negotiation, sometimes you have to bluff a little.

he bluffed his way out of a difficult situation.

the team bluffs to distract their opponents.

she can easily bluff her way into any party.

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