English Expression · Intermediate
put-up job
An attempt to trick, deceive, or con someone
Pronunciation: say put-up job
Meaning
An attempt to trick, deceive, or con someone.
Example
It seemed to be a really good opportunity, but it turned out to be nothing but a put-up job.
It seemed to be a really good opportunity, but it turned out to be nothing but a put-up job.
Practice tips
- Practice put-up job out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.