Fall for

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verb

To be tricked or to believe something that is not true.

He told me he was a doctor, but I didn't fall for it.
Visual representation of "fall for" - To be tricked or to believe something that is not true

Often appears as...

  • fall for a trick
  • fall for a lie

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Colloquial,Idiomatic

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Skepticism Needed

Question a story's truth before you fall for a possible deception.

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Despite the email's promises, she didn't fall for the phishing attempt.
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Colloquial Use

Used informally, often in conversation, rather than in formal writing.

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He tried to make me fall for the old 'turtle on the fence post' yarn.
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Detecting Lies

To not fall for something often shows cleverness or experience.

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The kids attempted to fool her with a tall tale, but she didn't fall for it.
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