bluff
Prononciation : [blʌf]
Contexte : « games »
(verb) to make someone believe you are going to do something when you really aren't. It's like pretending to have a stronger hand in a card game, hoping others will think you do.
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She decided to bluff during the poker game, pretending she had a good hand.
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He wasn't able to bluff effectively and ended up losing the game.
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Did you think he was bluffing when he raised the bet?
Contexte : « deception »
(verb) to intentionally make others think you have more strength or confidence than you do. Imagine someone acting very brave, even though they feel scared inside.
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He tried to bluff his way through the difficult interview by acting confident.
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She couldn't bluff very well and showed her nervousness clearly.
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Why do people often bluff when they feel uncertain?
Contexte : « games »
(noun) a trick or act to make someone think you are good at something when you are not. In games, it's the moment when someone pretends to have a better position than they really do.
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Her bluff in the game made everyone fold their cards.
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The bluff didn't work; everyone saw through his act.
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What was the best bluff you ever attempted in a game?
Contexte : « deception »
(noun) a false attempt to mislead someone about your true situation or abilities. It's like saying you're tougher than you really are to impress others.
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His bravado was just a bluff; he was actually quite shy.
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The bluff failed to impress anyone because it was too obvious.
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Can you tell when someone is just putting up a bluff?