foist something on someone Definition

foist
verb

foisted, foisting
1. Now only in phrases below.

Etymology: 16c: perhaps from Dutch dialect vuisten to take in hand, from vuist fist.

Phrasal Verb: foist something in or into something

To insert it wrongly.

Phrasal Verb: foist something on someone

To inflict or impose something unwanted on them.
Example: foisted the baby on her for the day
To sell or pass on something inferior to them, while suggesting that it has value or is genuine; to palm something off on someone.