The old switcheroo In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "the old switcheroo", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-12-13 03:12

Meaning of The old switcheroo

The old switcheroo American British noun phrase informal

Used to describe a change that is unexpected, surprising, or somehow deceitful.

That malicious software could pull a switcheroo on your computer or online accounts.

The Chinese women's football team has monotonous tactics in the first half, but pulling the old switcheroo in the second half and putting pressure on the opponents at the last minute.

Hold on! There's something weird going on here. Ah, I know, you've pulled the old switcheroo on my bedroom with the new wind chime hanging in the window.

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