fall for

British  

verb

1. to become infatuated with (a person)

2. to allow oneself to be deceived by (a lie, trick, etc)

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fall for Idioms  

1. Become attracted to, as in I was sure he'd fall for her . [ Slang ; early 1900s]

2. Be deceived or swindled by, as in He fell for the con artist's scheme and lost a great deal of money . [ Slang ; early 1900s]

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Example Sentences

The new orders index fell for a third straight month.

From The Wall Street Journal

When universities fail to expose students to competing perspectives and don’t help them cultivate critical thinking, we shouldn’t be surprised that young people fall for dangerous ideas of the right or left.

From The Wall Street Journal

Texas A&M was the last to go, falling for the first time this season in a 27-17 loss to Texas on Friday night.

From The Wall Street Journal

I realized his tenderness had been an act — one I’d willingly fallen for again.

From Los Angeles Times

However, it said prices in London and the South fell for the first time in 18 months, due to the budget uncertainty and more homes for sale, which in turn boosted choice for home buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal

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