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bluff (B2)

カタカナ: ブラフ

IPA: /blʌf/

Attempt to deceive someone about one's abilities or intentions, especially in a game or negotiation by putting on a bold front.

意味: ゲームや交渉などで、自信があるように見せかけて相手をだまそうとすること。

She managed to bluff her way into the exclusive event by pretending to be a journalist. — She managed to bluff her way into the exclusive event by pretending to be a journalist.
The negotiator knew the company was bluffing about their willingness to walk away from the deal. — The negotiator knew the company was bluffing about their willingness to walk away from the deal.
He called his opponent's bluff, forcing him to reveal his cards. — He called his opponent's bluff, forcing him to reveal his cards.

Japanese translations of Bluff:

bluff one's way into (idiom): To gain access to something by deceiving others. — "He managed to bluff his way into the VIP lounge."
call someone's bluff (idiom): To challenge someone to prove their claim. — "I decided to call his bluff and asked him to show me the evidence."