dirty trick

noun

1. a malicious and contemptible action
2. plural
   1. underhand activity and machinations in political or governmental affairs
   2. ( as modifier )

      dirty-tricks operation

Example Sentences

He deployed dirty tricks against Tiny Rowland, his rival in buying the business, and was even accused of stealing items from his safety deposit box at the store.

From BBC

It features a row about a fence, allegations of poisoned cutlets, slashed car tyres and other “dirty tricks”.

From BBC

No one knows what dirty tricks Trump has up his sleeve.

From Salon

What I fear is that the Republicans will open a Pandora’s Box of dirty tricks to try to overturn a Democratic win.

From Salon

How did you come up with that dirty trick?

From Los Angeles Times

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