# I have a bridge to sell you

> English word · Phrase

## Definitions
1. An indirect way of expressing that the addressee is gullible.

## Etymology
In reference to George C. Parker, an infamous conman who successfully duped his victims into “buying” the Brooklyn Bridge.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/i-have-a-bridge-to-sell-you