"It won't be long before they see through my little ruse."

I could see right through her little ruse, but there seemed no point in bringing it up.

Roger smiled; he was glad his little ruse had caused so much trouble for the wretches.

Gerty had an idea, one of love's little ruses.

This little ruse would likely function on most of them.

Well, their little ruse isn't going to work.

He and Vinnie had exchanged winks at that little ruse.

If nothing else, my little ruse might mean a moment's hesitation over an attack.

My little ruse must have worked, because Juntaro seemed to have no idea that anything was the matter.

O'Goff frowned for a second, angry that his little ruse had been detected.