English Explanatory Dictionary

fall into a trap

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make a mistake, a bad decision or act senselessly and get into an extremely difficult situation.
  2. To be fooled and get into a difficult situation by relying on someone or responding to a scam, trick or prank.

Pronunciation

/fɔːl ɪntə ə træp/ /fɑːl ɪntə ə træp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-RiLiu-fall into a trap.wav

Word forms

fall into a trap falls into a trap falling into a trap fell into a trap fallen into a trap

Synonyms

walk into a trap fall for
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