bluff

blʌf
bluff: steep cliff or bank
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Translation of bluff into Russian,

Noun

1.

deception

act of pretending to be stronger
  • His threat was just a bluff to scare us.Его угроза была просто блефом, чтобы нас напугать.
2.

geography

US
steep cliff or bank
US
  • The house was built near a high bluff overlooking the river..Дом был построен возле высокого утёса, с которого открывался вид на реку.

Verb

trickery

mislead others about intent or skill by acting strong or confident
блефовать пускать пыль в глаза прикидываться смелым
  • He tried to bluff the guards by acting calm and fearless.Он попытался блефовать перед охранниками, ведя себя спокойно и бесстрашно.

Adjective

1.

character

bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured
  • She was known for her bluff honesty.Она была известна своей прямолинейной честностью.
2.

landscape

Rare
rising steeply with a flat or rounded front
Rare
  • The bluff hill was difficult to climb.Крутой холм было трудно взобраться.
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Expressions with bluff: examples in English and translations in Russian

притворяться
блефовать
She managed to bluff it out when asked about the project details.
выкрутиться
отделаться обманом
He tried to bluff his way out of the meeting.
пройти обманом
выкрутиться обманом
She bluffed her way through the exam without studying.
надавливать на
He managed to bluff out his opponent during the negotiation..
потребовать доказательств
бросить вызов
She decided to call his bluff during the meeting.
вызвать на блеф
проверить на блеф
She decided to call his bluff during the negotiation.

Images of bluff

  • bluff: steep cliff or bank
    (geography) утёс

Synonyms and analogies of bluff in English

Examples of bluff in a sentence

  • Her confident demeanor was just a bluff to hide her fear.
  • They hiked to the top of the bluff for a better view.
  • The bluff provided a natural barrier against the winds.
  • She tried to bluff her opponent into folding a stronger hand.
  • They hoped to bluff their way through the interview with vague technical jargon.
  • His bluff manner often surprised new acquaintances.

Translations of "bluff" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
блефnm. - blef

My brother threatens to delete our photos, but it's just a bluff.

Брат грозит удалить наши фотографии, но это всего лишь блеф.

утесn. - utyos

Once past the bluff the river widened, swung back to the west, and the current slowed a little.

Миновав утес, река расширялась, поворачивала к западу и немного замедляла ход.

Verb
блефоватьv. - blefovat'

He tried to bluff, but his poker hand was clearly not convincing.

Он пытался блефовать, но его покерная комбинация явно не внушала доверия.

обманутьv. - obmanut'

He tried to bluff his friends into believing he had scored a winning goal.

Он попытался обмануть друзей, заставив их поверить, что забил решающий гол.

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bluff: Examples and translations in context

She pretended she'd quit her job, but it was just a bluff.

Она притворилась, что уволится, но это всего лишь блеф.

They threatened legal action, but our lawyer thinks it's just a bluff.

Они пригрозили судом, но наш юрист считает, что это всего лишь блеф.

He dialed the police number, but it's just a bluff to scare them.

Он набрал номер полиции, но это всего лишь блеф, чтобы их напугать.

She tried to bluff her way through customs by acting calm and authoritative.

Она попыталась пройти таможню на одном блефе, ведя себя спокойно и уверенно.

The company announced mass layoffs, though insiders whisper it's just a bluff.

Компания объявила о массовых сокращениях, хотя инсайдеры шепчут, это всего лишь блеф.

She wrote a resignation letter, though everyone suspects it's just a bluff.

Она написала заявление об уходе, хотя все подозревают, это всего лишь блеф.

They posted a dramatic breakup online, but it's just a bluff for attention.

Они выложили драматичный разрыв в сеть, но это всего лишь блеф ради внимания.

In poker, the cheater was exposed when he forgot his own bluff.

В покере обманщика разоблачили, когда он забыл о своём же блефе.

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