fall for

verb

1. to become infatuated with (a person)

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

Idioms and Phrases

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

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]

Related Words

• succumb