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to walk into
[phrase form: walk]
01
to become involved in something unpleasant because of carelessness or ignorance
Transitive: to walk into an undesirable situation
Example
The tourist walked into a scam by not being cautious in unfamiliar surroundings.
The family walked into a dispute by unintentionally interfering in their neighbor 's affairs.
They walked into financial difficulties due to overspending.
02
to accidentally crash into an object
Transitive: to walk into sb/sth
Example
They walked into each other while distracted on their phones.
He walked into the wall and bruised his shoulder.
The child walked into the chair and started crying.
03
to easily get a job or position, particularly undeservedly
Transitive: to walk into a position
Example
The tourist walked into a scam by not being cautious in unfamiliar surroundings.
The family walked into a dispute by unintentionally interfering in their neighbor's affairs.
They walked into financial difficulties due to overspending.
He walked into a scam when he responded to that suspicious email.
She walked into a heated argument without knowing what it was about.
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