fall into a trap

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Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /fɔːl ɪntə ə træp/
  • (US) IPA(key): /fɑːl ɪntə ə træp/
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Verb

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fall into a trap (third-person singular simple present falls into a trap, present participle falling into a trap, simple past fell into a trap, past participle fallen into a trap)

  1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To make a mistake, a bad decision or act senselessly and get into an extremely difficult situation.
    If you are not careful, you can fall into a trap of focusing too much on getting more loans instead of paying off other bills.
  2. (idiomatic, intransitive) To be fooled and get into a difficult situation by relying on someone or responding to a scam, trick or prank.
    He fell into a trap by believing his childhood friend and giving away all of his savings.

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