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hook line and sinker

/hʊk laɪn ænd ˈsɪŋkər/

翻译: 习语,意思是完全相信某事或完全被欺骗,常用于毫无怀疑地落入圈套或谎言的情境。

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/hʊk laɪn ænd ˈsɪŋkər/C1informal
  • zh习语,意思是完全相信某事或完全被欺骗,常用于毫无怀疑地落入圈套或谎言的情境。

An idiomatic expression meaning to believe something completely or be fully deceived, often used in the context of falling for a trick or lie without any doubt.

  1. Completely or entirelyB2informal

    To believe or accept something completely, often a lie or trick.

    zh完全地,毫无保留地

    • He fell for the scam hook, line, and sinker.
    • She believed his story hook, line, and sinker.
    • The audience bought the magician's trick hook, line, and sinker.