Ruse
What does "Ruse" mean?
a trick or deception
"Ruse" in a sentence
Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.
Well, if you really wanted to sell this ruse, we should try to make this place a little more...
— How I Met Your Mother S2E5
Those demands were a ruse.
— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S2E15
It was a ruse to get her out of the apartment.
— Gossip Girl S5E19
So that was all a ruse?
— Modern Family S3E18
our entire relationship was a ruse to break into her boss's office.
— Sherlock S3E3
I believe we're in danger of Penny seeing through the ruse.
— The Big Bang Theory S1E10
Yeah, you thought you could get away with your little ruse didn't you?
— The Office S2E9
it's a ruse.
— The Vampire Diaries S1E2
"Ruse" in TV shows & movies
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