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lead someone up the garden path
/ˈliːd ˌsʌmwʌn ˈʌp ðə ˈɡɑːdn̩ pɑːθ/
verb
Synonyms
lead someone down the garden path
lead someone up the garden
To deceive, hoodwink, mislead, or seduce someone.
Word Frequency 1800~2019
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lead someone down the garden path
hook in
put up to
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lead someone a dance
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pull someone's leg
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fall into a trap
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