get taken in
The phrase "get taken in" is commonly used to describe situations where someone is deceived or misled.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)To be deceived or tricked into believing something false.
Example
- She got taken in by the scam and lost all her savings.
- Don't get taken in by his lies; he's not who he says he is.
C1Social
(idiomatic)To be unofficially fostered or taken care of by someone.
Example
- After her parents passed away, she was taken in by her aunt.
- The stray dog was taken in by a kind family.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "get taken in":
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