lead one to

Idioms  

1. Cause one to do something. For example, This report leads me to believe that we're in an economic recession, or Her unexpected pregnancy led her to take a leave of absence. [First half of 1500s]

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lead one to

Mr. Netanyahu, arms crossed, was quieter than his public persona would lead one to expect.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

That means volatility under the surface of the market is higher than the overall performance of the index would lead one to believe.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026

That does lead one to briefly wonder about why that phrase is always attached to moments where the whips step back and allow MSPs to speak as individuals.

From BBC ● May 13, 2025

It’s less whimsical than the title might lead one to expect, but short on grit and long on feeling.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2024

The panic, too, that one might cry again, the tears swelling without control, and a fatal trembling of the mouth lead one to disaster.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier