snake oil salesman
= a person who deceives others by selling worthless or ineffective products or services
Beware of this snake oil salesman, as he is trying to sell you pills that claim to cure cancer immediately.
The market is filled with snake oil salesmen promising overnight success for anyone willing to invest their money.
Always do your research before buying from a snake oil salesman; not all products are as effective as they claim.
After falling for a snake oil salesman in an online ad, he learned to be more cautious about what he believed.
Some synonyms and antonyms for "snake oil salesman":
Synonyms:
Fraudster
Con artist
Scammer
Swindler
Antonyms:
Honest seller
Reputable merchant
Trustworthy vendor
Legitimate businessperson
Credible supplier
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In the sentence, "Beware of this snake oil salesman, as he is trying to sell you pills that claim to cure cancer immediately," what does "snake oil salesman" mean?
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A) A trustworthy doctor
B) A dishonest vendor
C) A cancer researcher
D) A pill manufacturer
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