The journalist obtained the interview under false pretences.
English Idioms & idiomatic expressions. 2014.
false pretences — ➔ pretences … Financial and business terms
false pretences — plural noun Deception • • • Main Entry: ↑false … Useful english dictionary
false pretences — ► PLURAL NOUN ▪ behaviour intended to deceive … English terms dictionary
false pretences — /fɔls prəˈtɛnsəz / (say fawls pruh tensuhz) plural noun the use of false representations, forged documents, or similar illegal devices to obtain money, property, or other advantages: *I felt awful when I was dining there tonight, as if I were… …
false pretences — /fɔ:ls prɪ tensɪz/ plural noun doing or saying something to cheat someone ● He was sent to prison for obtaining money by false pretences … Dictionary of banking and finance
false pretences — plural noun behaviour intended to deceive … English new terms dictionary
under false pretences — under/by/false pretences phrase if you get something under false pretences, you get it by tricking people He obtained money by false pretences. Thesaurus: words used to describe dishonest people and behavioursynonym Main entry … Useful english dictionary
by false pretences — under/by/false pretences phrase if you get something under false pretences, you get it by tricking people He obtained money by false pretences. Thesaurus: words used to describe dishonest people and behavioursynonym Main entry … Useful english dictionary
by false pretences — by or under false pretences ► if you do or get something by or under false pretences, you do or get it dishonestly by telling lies: »The official was convicted of obtaining property by false pretences. »Two executives had gained access to their… … Financial and business terms
by or under false pretences — ► if you do or get something by or under false pretences, you do or get it dishonestly by telling lies: »The official was convicted of obtaining property by false pretences. »Two executives had gained access to their rival s business plan under… … Financial and business terms
