Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bait-a-hook
verb phrase
/beɪt ə hʊk/
Definition
To attract someone or something by using a lure or enticing offer, similar to how bait is used to catch fish.
Examples
- She tried to bait-a-hook by promising him an exclusive tour of the city.
- The advertisement was designed to bait-a-hook for potential customers.
- He knew her compliments were meant to bait-a-hook him into helping her.
Meaning
Bait-a-hook refers to the act of drawing someone in with attractive or deceptive offerings, often used in the context of persuading someone to take a particular action.
Synonyms
- entice
- lure
- coax
- seduce
- trap
