Con artist

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Origin of Phrases - C

Con artist

Meaning: A person skilled at cheating or swindling others.

Example: Many people view car salesmen, lawyers, and con artist as one and the same.

Origin: "Con" is short for confidence. A con artist gains the trust and confidence of the victim. After gaining the trust, the con artist cheats the victim, betraying the trust.

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