
Sell somebody/buy a pup
Consumer Caution
Use this phrase when discussing purchases that didn't meet expectations.
I thought I was getting a bargain, but I was sold a pup.
Negative Outcome
Implies regret or disappointment about a decision or purchase.
That online course ended up being a waste; I totally bought a pup.
Misleading Value
Suggests an item or service was presented as more valuable than it truly is.
The advertisement was misleading—I was sold a pup.
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