- trap someone in something
- trap someone in somethingto catch someone in an inconsistency or contradiction. •
The lawyer trapped the witness in his inconsistencies.
•She trapped herself in her own argument.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
The lawyer trapped the witness in his inconsistencies.
•She trapped herself in her own argument.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
fall into the trap of doing something — fall into the trap of (doing something) to become involved in something. Don t fall into the trap of deciding to buy a more expensive house than you can afford because someone says it is a good investment … New idioms dictionary
trap — trap1 [ træp ] noun count ** ▸ 1 for catching animals ▸ 2 bad situation ▸ 3 trick ▸ 4 problem to avoid ▸ 5 carriage ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) a piece of equipment used for catching animals: set/lay a trap (=make it ready to be used): We set traps in the… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
trap — trap1 [træp] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(for animals)¦ 2¦(clever trick)¦ 3¦(bad situation)¦ 4 fall into/avoid the trap of doing something 5 keep your trap shut 6 shut your trap! 7¦(vehicle)¦ 8¦(sport)¦ 9¦(dog race)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [ … Dictionary of contemporary English
trap */*/ — I UK [træp] / US noun [countable] Word forms trap : singular trap plural traps 1) a piece of equipment used for catching animals set/lay a trap (= make it ready to be used): We set traps in the attic for the mice. 2) a bad or unpleasant situation … English dictionary
trap — [[t]træ̱p[/t]] ♦♦♦ traps, trapping, trapped 1) N COUNT A trap is a device which is placed somewhere or a hole which is dug somewhere in order to catch animals or birds. 2) VERB If a person traps animals or birds, he or she catches them using… … English dictionary
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trap — ► NOUN 1) a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals. 2) an unpleasant situation from which it is hard to escape. 3) a trick causing someone to act contrary to their interests or intentions. 4) a container or device used to… … English terms dictionary
trap — 1 noun (C) 1 FOR ANIMALS a piece of equipment for catching animals: a mouse caught in a trap | set a trap (=prepare it) see also: mousetrap 2 BAD SITUATION an unpleasant or difficult situation that is difficult to escape from: Amanda felt that… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
trap*/ — [træp] verb [T] I 1) to prevent someone from leaving a place Both men were trapped inside the burning car.[/ex] The bomb exploded, trapping victims in the building.[/ex] 2) to make someone unable to change a bad situation or way of thinking The… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
trap — trap1 noun 1》 a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals. 2》 an unpleasant situation from which it is hard to escape. ↘a trick betraying someone into acting contrary to their interests or intentions. 3》 a container or device… … English new terms dictionary
booby trap — booby ,trap noun count 1. ) a hidden bomb designed to kill or injure someone who does not realize it is there. It explodes when someone touches something connected to it. 2. ) OLD FASHIONED a trick or joke in which someone arranges for something… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English