Perfectly Picked

Spotted in Henley-on-Thames, beside a modest doorway on a principal road, a sign saying,

Delightful. Thank you Perfectly Picked for making me smile, and, demonstrating that a simple office door sign can communicate so much, so effectively. 

Perfectly Picked has got me talking about them. Perhaps they can do the same for you?

Definition of Flimflam

Flimflam generally refers to talk or actions intended to deceive, often involving scams, tricks, or cons. It describes confusing, misleading, or fraudulent behaviour, typically used to trick someone out of their money or valuables.

Key Meanings and Usage of Flimflam:

As a noun: It means dishonest talk or behaviour aimed at deception – for example, a scam, con, or confidence trick.

As a verb: To flimflam someone means to trick, swindle, or cheat them.

Synonyms include fraud, con game, confidence trick, and bunkum.

Etymology of Flimflam

The term dates back to at least the 16th century and is believed to be a sound-symbolic reduplication, possibly with roots in Old Norse.

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Kevin Harrington Partner

Kevin Harrington is a Partner at Exit Factor UK, helping SME owners increase business value & build a rewarding, well-planned exit. Former CMO at BBC Worldwide.

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