# fall into a trap

> English word · Verb · IPA /fɔːl ɪntə ə træp/

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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