fall into a trap

The phrase "fall into a trap" metaphorically extends from physical traps used in hunting to describe situations where one is deceived or ensnared.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)To be deceived or tricked into a difficult situation.

Example

She fell into a trap by trusting the con artist.

B2General

(informal)To make a mistake or bad decision that leads to a problematic situation.

Example

He fell into a trap by signing the contract without reading it carefully.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fall into a trap":

fall into fall for monkey trap take the bait get into trouble catch out fall foul trip up fall into oneself fall to evolutionary trap fall in get taken in fall on trap out take the fall honey trap baby trap fall in love fall back fall through reverse trap fall down booby trap lead astray fall together fall up