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snake oil

/sneɪk ɔɪl/ /sneɪk ɔɪl/
idiom Health Informal
Idiom
  1. 1 şarlatan ilacı, sahte çare

Definition (English)

A product, remedy or idea that is falsely sold as a solution to a problem.

Example Sentences

  1. That miracle cure is just snake oil.
    O mucizevi tedavi sadece bir şarlatan ilacı.
  2. Don't fall for their snake oil promises.
    Onların şarlatanca vaatlerine kanma.

Synonyms

quack medicinefake remedy

Related Words

medicineadvertisingfraudhealth productsconsumer protectionscam

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