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bluffing

Pronunciación: [ˈblʌfɪŋ]

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Cómo usar bluffing en una oración: 3 significados y 9 ejemplos con audio.

Contexto: «games»

(verb) to pretend to be strong or confident in a game or situation, even if you are not. It's like showing off to make others think you are better than you really are. People do this to trick others into making mistakes.

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She was bluffing when she said she had a better hand in the card game.

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He wasn’t bluffing; he actually had a very weak hand.

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Did you notice him bluffing during the poker game?

Contexto: «intimidation»

(verb) to make someone believe you will do something bad or scary, even if you do not really plan to do it. It’s like scaring someone by pretending you are going to act tough.

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She was bluffing about quitting her job to make her boss take her seriously.

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He wasn’t bluffing about leaving; he actually packed his things.

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Is he really bluffing when he says he will leave if things don’t change?

Contexto: «games»

(noun) a trick or false statement made during a game to deceive others. When someone tries to make you believe they are in a stronger position than they are, it is called bluffing.

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His bluffing in the game impressed everyone at the table.

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The bluffing didn't work this time, and he lost the match.

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Was the bluffing obvious to everyone, or did some people fall for it?

Cómo se pronuncia bluffing

Pronunciación: [ˈblʌfɪŋ]

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