fall into/avoid the trap of doing something

avoid the trap of (doing something)

To avoid to doing something foolish or irresponsible. After college, I couldn't avoid the trap of using credit cards, and I've been deep in debt ever since. Your daughter is so poised and mature for her age. How is it that she's avoided the trap of teenage rebellion? A: "Is there any way to go to med school and also avoid the trap of student loans?" B: "Yeah, find a wealthy benefactor."

See also: avoid, of, trap

fall into the trap of (doing something)

To succumb to doing something foolish or irresponsible. After college, I fell into the trap of using credit cards, and I've been deep in debt ever since. Your daughter is so poised and mature for her age. I'm impressed she hasn't fallen into the trap of teenage rebellion. A: "Is there any way to go to med school and also avoid the trap of taking out student loans?" B: "Yeah, find a wealthy benefactor."

See also: fall, of, trap

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fall into/avoid the trap of doing something

do/avoid doing something that is a mistake but which seems at first to be a good idea: Parents sometimes fall into the trap of trying to do everything for their children.

See also: avoid, fall, of, something, trap

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