gumption trap

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English

Etymology

Coined by Robert Pirsig in Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.

Noun

gumption trap (plural gumption traps)

(informal) An event or mindset that can cause a person to lose enthusiasm and become discouraged from starting or continuing a project.

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