English Explanatory Dictionary

I have a bridge to sell you

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. An indirect way of expressing that the addressee is gullible.

Pronunciation

en-au-I have a bridge to sell you.ogg

Word forms

I have a bridge to sell you

Etymology

In reference to George C. Parker, an infamous conman who successfully duped his victims into “buying” the Brooklyn Bridge.

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