Walk into a trap Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtɹæp
WAWK IN-too uh TRAP
wˈɔːk/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /æɪ/ /tɹˈæp
WAWK IN-tuh uh TRAP
Definition
To become the victim of a trick, plan, or trap, usually without realizing it until it happens.
Usage & Nuances
Usually figurative, not about a real trap. Common in stories about deception, scams, or being tricked. Similar expressions: 'fall into a trap', 'set a trap'. Often used when someone is unexpectedly fooled.
Spanish: caer en una trampaPortuguese (BR): cair em uma armadilhaPortuguese (PT): cair numa armadilhaChinese (Simplified): 落入陷阱Chinese (Traditional): 落入陷阱Hindi: जाल में फँस जानाArabic: وقع في الفخBengali: ফাঁদে পা দেওয়া - ফাঁদে পড়াRussian: попасть в ловушкуJapanese: 罠にかかる - 罠にハマるVietnamese: rơi vào bẫyKorean: 함정에 빠지다Turkish: tuzağa düşmekUrdu: جال میں پھنس جاناIndonesian: terjebak - masuk ke dalam perangkap
Example Sentences
He walked into a trap set by the thieves.
basic
Don't walk into a trap by giving out your password online.
basic
She didn't realize she was about to walk into a trap.
basic
I totally walked into a trap—I believed his fake giveaway and got scammed.
natural
Be careful, or you might walk into a trap at work if you trust the wrong person.
natural
He acted so innocent that we all walked into his trap without suspecting a thing.
natural