The idiom "trick or treat" is most commonly associated with Halloween traditions. Its origin can be traced back to the custom of children dressing in costumes and going door-to-door to request candies and treats. The phrase "trick or treat" is used to imply that if a treat or candy is not given, the children may play a harmless prank or "trick" as a form of playful extortion.

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