The saying – “ you can’t pull the wool over my eyes” originally came from being buried in a shroud of wool and meant that “ I am not dead!”įrom early times England was noted for her woollen products and homegrown wool was a significant part of the national prosperity.ĭuring the 14th and 15th centuries, the protection of this national product was of great importance, and an act was passed in King Charles II’s reign for the express purpose of increasing the consumption of English wool.Īfter the BURIAL IN WOOL ACTS 16, all bodies were buried in wool only, unless they have died from the Plague and an affidavit sworn accordingly.

Are you trying to pull the wool over my eyes? I know very well what happened in there.

I think they are just pulling the wool over people’s eyes.

I don’t trust people who claim to have supernatural powers.

They will pull the wool over your eyes and disappear with their fees.

Most financial advisers try to pull the wool over their client’s eyes and sell them what they don’t need.

You can’t pull the wool over her eyes.

They always try to pull the wool over others’ eyes.

Some people think they can get away with anything.Don’t try to pull the wool over his eyes.I’m not as dumb as you think don’t try to pull the wool over my eyes.fool someone into thinking well of them.

prevent someone from discovering something by deceiving them.

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