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fall prey to |
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fall prey to somebody/something to be harmed by someone or something We worry that our children will fall prey to the influence of bad kids. Patients may fall prey to dishonest salespeople who say they can cure their pain. Usage notes: sometimes used with verbs other than fall: These people are prey to superstition, disease, and hunger. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Here we may fall prey to the banths or the no less fierce Torquasians. |
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