English Explanatory Dictionary

lead someone up the garden path

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To deceive, hoodwink, mislead, or seduce someone.

Pronunciation

/ˈliːd ˌsʌmwʌn ˈʌp ðə ˈɡɑːdn̩ pɑːθ/ /ˈlid ˌsʌmwʌn ˈʌp ðə ˈɡɑɹdən ˌpæθ/ En-us-lead someone up the garden path.mp3

Word forms

lead someone up the garden path leads someone up the garden path leading someone up the garden path led someone up the garden path

Etymology

Probably a reference to the fact that a garden path is often winding instead of direct.

Synonyms

lead someone down the garden path lead someone up the garden

Derived words

garden path sentence
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