bait and switch

bait and switch

noun

Definition of BAIT AND SWITCH

1

: a sales tactic in which a customer is attracted by the advertisement of a low-priced item but is then encouraged to buy a higher-priced one

2

: the ploy of offering a person something desirable to gain favor (as political support) then thwarting expectations with something less desirable

First Known Use of BAIT AND SWITCH

1967

Rhymes with BAIT AND SWITCH

blanket stitch, concert pitch, czarevitch, featherstitch, fever pitch, microswitch, perfect pitch, rolling hitch, running stitch, satin stitch, swimmer's itch, timber hitch, toggle switch, water witch