How to Pronounce "lead up the garden path"
expression
ˈɫɛd/, /ˈɫid/ /ˈəp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɑɹdən/ /ˈpæθ
LED-up-thuh-GAR-dn-path
/lɛd/ /ˈʌp/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈɑːdən/ [pʰäːθ]
LED-up-thuh-GAH-dn-pahth
Definition
To deliberately deceive someone by making them believe something that is not true, often by giving them false hope or misleading information.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛd/, /ˈɫid/ /ˈəp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɑɹdən/ /ˈpæθ
British English
/lɛd/ /ˈʌp/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈɑːdən/ [pʰäːθ]
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LED-up-thuh-GAR-dn-path
UK
LED-up-thuh-GAH-dn-pahth
Listen in Context
He led me up the garden path with promises of a promotion.
Don’t let anyone lead you up the garden path with fake news.
She felt hurt after being led up the garden path by her friend.
I can't believe you led me up the garden path all this time!