Dirty Trick

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈdɜːr.ti trɪk/

Definitions of dirty trick

noun a deceitful or underhanded action intended to harm someone

Example Sentences

A1 He played a dirty trick on his little sister by hiding her favorite toy.

A2 The politician used a dirty trick to undermine his opponent's campaign.

B1 The team resorted to a dirty trick to win the championship game.

B2 The company was accused of using dirty tricks to manipulate the stock market.

C1 The CEO was known for employing dirty tricks to maintain control over the company.

C2 The espionage agency was caught using dirty tricks to gather sensitive information.

adjective not clean or pure; morally or ethically wrong

Example Sentences

A1 He played a dirty trick on his friend by hiding his backpack.

A2 She felt betrayed when she found out about the dirty trick her colleague played on her.

B1 The politician was accused of using dirty tricks to win the election.

B2 The company resorted to dirty tricks to sabotage their competitor's product launch.

C1 The CEO was known for his ruthless business tactics, including employing dirty tricks to get ahead.

C2 The scandal exposed a web of corruption and dirty tricks within the government.

Examples of dirty trick in a Sentence

formal The politician was accused of using a dirty trick to manipulate the election results.

informal I can't believe he pulled that dirty trick on her during the game.

slang That was a real low-down dirty trick he played on his friend.

figurative Using misinformation to deceive others is a dirty trick in the world of politics.

Grammatical Forms of dirty trick

past tense

used

plural

dirty tricks

comparative

dirtier trick

superlative

dirtiest trick

present tense

use

future tense

will use

perfect tense

have used

continuous tense

is using

singular

dirty trick

positive degree

dirty

infinitive

to use

gerund

using

participle

used

Origin and Evolution of dirty trick

First Known Use: 1900 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'dirty trick' originated in English-speaking countries.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe deceitful or underhanded tactics, the term 'dirty trick' has evolved to encompass a wide range of deceptive actions intended to gain an advantage over others.