fall into a trap

== English == === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /fɔːl ɪntə ə træp/ (US) IPA(key): /fɑːl ɪntə ə træp/ === Verb === fall into a trap (third-person singular simple present falls into a trap, present participle falling into a trap, simple past fell into a trap, past participle fallen into a trap) (idiomatic, intransitive) To make a mistake, a bad decision or act senselessly and get into an extremely difficult situation. 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. (idiomatic, intransitive) To be fooled and get into a difficult situation by relying on someone or responding to a scam, trick or prank. He fell into a trap by believing his childhood friend and giving away all of his savings. ==== Synonyms ==== walk into a trap fall for ==== Translations ====