con job

American  

noun

Informal.

1. an act or instance of duping or swindling.

2. an act or instance of lying or talking glibly to convince others or get one's way.

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Etymology

Origin of con job

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

The con job was, he thinks, “no more than a practical joke, really. Good clean sport.”

From New York Times

After he complained to his lawyers about a “witch hunt” and a “con job” within earshot of jurors, Kaplan threatened to eject him from the courtroom if it happened again.

From Seattle Times

Carroll’s lawyer claimed he made remarks including “it is a witch hunt” and “it really is a con job.”

From Seattle Times

“I think that was a con job, sales job, but I’m trying anything,” Auriemma said.

From Seattle Times

The irony of this is that the audience is so caught up in the theatrics of trolling that they don't notice that they're the actual marks in this particular con job.

From Salon