
Palm off
Deceptive Action
Used when someone is trying to deceive another by giving them something unwanted or inferior.
Don't let him palm off his chores on you as a favor.
Informal Usage
It's informal and usually used in spoken language or casual writing.
I can't believe you tried to palm off that broken laptop as new to me!
Negative Connotation
Carries a negative connotation; it implies dishonesty or trickery.
She felt guilty for palming off her expired coupons to the unsuspecting cashier.