threw dust in someone's eyes

A form of throw dust in someone's eyes — To delude or deceive someone.

Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of throw dust in someone's eyes
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APA

threw dust in someone's eyes. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/threw%20dust%20in%20someone's%20eyes

MLA

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Chicago

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