Sucker into doing
phrase
To trick or persuade someone into doing something that they might not want to do.
He managed to sucker me into doing his laundry for him.
Often appears as...
- sucker someone into doing work
- sucker someone into a deal
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial, Idiomatic
phrase
To trick or persuade someone into doing something that they might not want to do.
He managed to sucker me into doing his laundry for him.
Often appears as...
- sucker someone into doing work
- sucker someone into a deal
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial, Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used mainly in casual conversations among friends or in informal settings.
I can't believe you suckered me into doing your grocery shopping on game day!
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Implies a negative opinion about the person doing the persuading, as it involves deceit.
She just knows how to sucker people into doing favors for her with her sweet talk.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Influence
Often involves playing on the emotions or sympathies of the person being persuaded.
He suckered me into donating to his project by mentioning how much it meant to him.
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