Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-fall-into-the-trap
idiom
/tə fɔːl ˈɪntuː ðə træp/
Definition
To become ensnared or caught in a situation that is misleading or results in difficulties due to unwise decisions.
Examples
- Many investors fell into the trap of believing the stock market would always rise.
- She was careful not to fall into the trap of procrastination when preparing for her exams.
- Travelers can easily fall into the trap of overpriced tourist traps during vacations.
Meaning
This phrase often refers to the act of being deceived or misled into a predicament that could have been avoided, typically due to a lack of careful judgment.
Synonyms
- become ensnared
- be misled
- get caught
