chisel (one) out of (something)

chisel (one) out of (something)

To swindle something from someone. That con man chiseled us out of thousands, I'm ashamed to say.See also: chisel, of, out

chisel someone out of something

 and chisel something out of someone; chisel something from someoneto get something away from someone by cheating. The scam tried to chisel pension money out of retired people.See also: chisel, of, out