Definitions for bait and switch
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
bait′ and switch′(n.)
the practice of attracting customers to a store with bargain prices, then attempting to sell them higher-priced items.
Category: Business
Princeton's WordNet
bait and switch(noun)
a deceptive way of selling that involves advertising a product at a very low price in order to attract customers who are then persuaded to switch to a more expensive product
Wiktionary
bait and switch(Noun)
Any similar deceptive behavior, especially in politics and romantic relationships.
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