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fall into a trap
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fall into a trap 
1. Lit. to get caught in a trap. The tiger fell into a trap and leapt out again immediately. The boys tried to get a squirrel to fall into a trap, but squirrels are too clever.
2. and fall into the trap; fall into someone's trap Fig. to become caught in someone's scheme; to be deceived into doing or thinking something. We fell into a trap by asking for an explanation. I fell into his trap when I agreed to drive him home.
See also: fall, trap


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3)Do not fall into the trap of only offering the trends seen in the fashion magazines, understand your market needs first.
Keep this to hand whenever you are analyzing evidence or writing out your argument, so that you do not fall into the trap of simply collecting facts rather than unfolding a clear argument relating to a narrowly defined issue.
Graduating from high school is a pivotal moment in life, and what you do next will set your life on course Unfortunately, many graduates fall into the trap set up by the armed forces
 
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