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]

Example Sentences

But European power demand is rising after having fallen for the past few years, and that’s a positive for utilities.

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I’m falling for just a second … before I’m underwater.

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—Gold prices fell for a fourth consecutive trading session.

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Shannon warned me, only half-joking, “Don’t fall for your building super.”

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Lord Mandelson has previously said he never saw any wrongdoing while with Epstein and "fell for his lies".

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Related Words

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