羊頭を掲げて狗肉を売る
ようとうをかかげてくにくをうるyoutouokakagetekunikuouru
Rare or specialisedVerb
Meanings
Meanings are shown in English (JMdict).
expressionGodan verb with ru ending
to cry wine and sell vinegar; to do deceptive advertisement; to put up a sheep's head and sell dog meat
Example sentences 2
あの会社は、高品質な製品を謳って宣伝しているが、実際に届くのは粗悪品ばかり。まさに羊頭を掲げて狗肉を売るような不正行為だ。
- That company advertises high-quality products, but in reality, all that arrives are nothing but inferior goods. It is a fraudulent practice, truly a case of false advertising.
このお店は、人気商品の写真を大きく掲示しながら、実際には安物の商品を売りつけている。まるで羊頭を掲げて狗肉を売るような手口だ。
- This shop displays large photos of popular products, but in reality, they are selling cheap goods. It is a tactic just like advertising one thing and delivering another.
