fake it
Example Sentences
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But when he downloaded a beta test version of a game called "MetaToy" that turned out to be fake, it installed malware on his browser.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
Sometimes they try to fake it by being a Rust Belt kind of fellow or a military man.
From Salon • Nov. 23, 2025
Silicon Valley’s startup model encourages “a fake it until you make it” strategy: Pretend to be successful to attract the coders, venture capitalists and customers that bring actual success.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025
He had to be knowledgeable on a mile-wide range of teams and topics — or at least be able to fake it.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025
I always had to fake it a little bit, and then when we moved, I had to fake it all over again with a whole new set of people.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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