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Trick out of

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Negative Connotation

The phrase usually implies dishonesty and should be used carefully to avoid offending.

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He felt cheated when tricked out of his inheritance.
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Not Literal

It doesn't always mean literally stealing, but can refer to deceit leading to loss.

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I was tricked out of a promotion by false promises.
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Colloquial Usage

Common in spoken language to express feeling cheated or unfairly deprived.

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She tricked him out of the winning lottery ticket.
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