to spring a trap

Определение и значение слова « spring a trap» на английском языке

to spring a trap
01

to trick someone into saying or doing something, often to make them reveal information without realizing it

Collocation
Примеры
The spy narrowly avoided springing the trap laid by the enemy agents by detecting the hidden surveillance cameras.
02

to set a trap, typically with the intention of capturing a person or thing, such as an animal or a criminal

Collocation
Примеры
The hunter waited patiently for the deer to spring the trap by stepping on the concealed pressure plate.
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