lead by the nose

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lead by the nose > verb, communication
Meaning	Conceal one's true motives from especially by elaborately feigning good intentions so as to gain an end.
Pattern	Somebody ----s somebody
Synonyms	bamboozle, snow, hoodwink, pull the wool over someone's eyes, play false
Broader	deceive, betray, lead astray