honey trap
The term "honey trap" originated in espionage and involves using romantic or sexual enticement to manipulate or gather information.
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Definition
C1Espionage
(idiomatic)A scheme where someone uses romantic or sexual attraction to extract secret information.
Example
- The spy was caught in a honey trap and ended up revealing classified information.
C1General
(idiomatic)A situation where a person is lured into a compromising position through romantic or sexual allure.
Example
- He fell victim to a honey trap and lost his job due to the scandal.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "honey trap":
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