Pegged (one) for (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "pegged (one) for (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Julia Huong

2022-07-08 12:07

peg (one) as (something)

Peg (one) for (something) informal verb phrase

To believe or assume that someone is certainly a specific type of person or object.

I used to cooperate with her, so I pegged her for a determined and strong - willed person.

I was really upset about James. I didn't peg him for a coward.

After getting to know her, I pegged her for a deceiver.

The verb "peg" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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