swindle (one) out of (something)

swindle (one) out of (something)

To steal something from someone through deceptive or fraudulent means. That snake in the grass swindled me out of nearly $5,000! I'm sure that we can find a way to swindle the old lady out of diamonds.See also: of, out, swindle

swindle someone out of something

 and swindle something out of someoneto cheat someone out of something. The crooks tried to swindle her out of her inheritance. The crooks swindled $3,000 out of the old woman.See also: of, out, swindle