hook, line and sinker

== English == === Alternative forms === rod, line and sinker === Etymology === From all the parts of a fishing tackle that may be lost to a fish. Appeared in 1838 as a metaphor from angling. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌhʊk ˌlaɪn ən(d) ˈsɪŋkə(ɹ)/ === Adverb === hook, line and sinker Completely; (of a belief or acceptance) naively or unquestioningly. ==== Synonyms ==== See Thesaurus:completely ==== Translations ==== === See also === lock, stock and barrel eat something up with a spoon === References ===