bluff out

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Verb1.bluff out - deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand
bluff
card game, cards - a game played with playing cards
move, go - have a turn; make one's move in a game; "Can I go now?"
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w>bluff out

vt sep to bluff it out → sich rausreden (inf); to bluff one’s way out of something → sich aus etw rausreden (inf)
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References in periodicals archive
Many poker players bluff out of desperation, especially if they're on a bad run, or on 'tilt' as it is known.
Poker: Trust Ethel - and take it easy with the bluffing
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