So, we are being fobbed off with second rate American junk by smart Aleck salesmen from Pittsburgh while British factories stand empty and British workmen queue up for the dole.
The expressions " to foist (foist) off" or " to fob (fob) off" are similar in meaning, but they are not that commonly used here in the U.S.;the most common expression would be " to palm off" .
The Tin Woodman was content with his diamond necklace and refused to accept any additional decorations;but Tip secured a fine gold watch, which was attached to a heavy fob, and placed it in his pocket with much pride.