Fifty-two Fakeout

To deliberately mislead or misdirect. To cause someone to think or act a certain way based on incorrect information or actions.
(also known as "throwing a 52")

The background of this expression is unknown.

That cell phone rate was a fifty-two fakeout. The actual charges came on the bill.
or
Michael Vick threw the linebacker a 52 and ran for 20 more yards.

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