Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swallow-something-hook-line-and-sinker
idiom
/ˈswɑloʊ ˈsʌmθɪŋ hʊk laɪn ənd ˈsɪŋkər/
Definition
To completely believe or accept something without questioning or doubting it, often referring to a deceptive or misleading situation.
Examples
- He believed the salesman’s pitch and swallowed it hook, line, and sinker.
- When she heard the news, she swallowed it hook, line, and sinker, not realizing it was a hoax.
Meaning
This phrase describes a situation where someone is fully convinced by a lie or trick, taking in all aspects without skepticism.
Synonyms
- Believe blindly
- Fall for it
- Be taken in
