Meaning of fall into a trap | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To make a mistake, a bad decision or act senselessly and get into an extremely difficult situation.
   idiomatic, intransitive
2. To be fooled and get into a difficult situation by relying on someone or responding to a scam, trick or prank.
   idiomatic, intransitive

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

“He fell into a trap by believing his childhood friend and giving away all of his savings.”

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