The idiom "lead someone up the garden path" originated in the early 20th century and is rooted in the image of leading someone on a winding path through a garden, possibly with deceitful intentions. The phrase is often used metaphorically to describe the act of deceiving, misleading, or manipulating someone, typically by presenting false information or creating a false sense of security.

What is the origin of the idiom "lead someone up the garden path" and when to use it?

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to [lead] {sb} (up|down) the garden path

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Definition und Bedeutung von „ lead somebody up the garden path“ im Englischen

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