Fiddle and Shell game

Fiddle

Fiddle noun - Language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense.

Shell game and fiddle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shell game" instead a noun "Fiddle".

Nearby Words: fiddling, fiddled, fiddly, fiddler

Shell game

Shell game noun - An instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value.
Usage example: it's amazing how intelligent people fall for that investment-fund shell game
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Fiddle and shell game are semantically related. (British) Sometimes you can use "Fiddle" instead a noun phrase "Shell game".
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