Charlie was easily swindled out of his inheritance, being a little green behind the ears.
Could you please explain to me what "swindled out of his inheritance" means here?
Though I know "swindle" means "to get money by cheating someone" and "inheritance" means "the amount or property someone receives after their parents die".
Top answer
Swindled out of his inheritance = tricked into giving away the money/property he received when his relatives died.
— Mister Micawber
Swindled out of his inheritance = tricked into giving away the money/property he received when his relatives died.
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