fobbed off (Meaning)

fobbed off

to pass or offer (something spurious) as genuine, to put off with a trick, excuse, or inferior substitute, to put aside

The salesperson fobbed off my concerns about the product's quality with a vague promise.
The manager fobbed off my request for a raise by saying there were no funds available.
The receptionist fobbed off my inquiries by telling me to wait without providing any information.
The professor fobbed off my questions about the exam by saying they were not relevant.
The customer service representative fobbed off my complaint by offering me a discount coupon.
The politician fobbed off my questions about his campaign policies by giving me evasive answers.
The doctor fobbed off my concerns about my symptoms by prescribing a medication without explanation.
The mechanic fobbed off my worries about my car's engine noise by saying it was just a minor issue.
The landlord fobbed off my request for repairs by saying I was responsible for the maintenance.
The company fobbed off my application for a promotion by saying I lacked the necessary experience.

to pass or offer (something spurious) as genuine, to put off with a trick, excuse, or inferior substitute, to put aside

imposed, passed off, inflicted, foisted, palmed off,wished,forced, entailed, palmed, distorted

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The salesperson fobbed off my concerns about the product's quality with a vague promise.

The manager fobbed off my request for a raise by saying there were no funds available.

The receptionist fobbed off my inquiries by telling me to wait without providing any information.

The professor fobbed off my questions about the exam by saying they were not relevant.