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snipe hunt

idiom

A prank in which a gullible victim is sent off on a fruitless search for a nonexistent item.


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Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    dog in the hunt

    Something that may lead to gain, depending on the outcome; a position for which to campaign or cheer.

  2. 02

    hunt where the ducks are

    To seek opportunities or results in situations or places where they are most likely to be found.

  3. 03

    run with the hare and hunt with the hounds

    To support both sides of an argument.

  4. 04

    thrill of the hunt

    The anticipation and excitement experienced while searching for something that is difficult to obtain.

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