suck in

verb

1. (tr) to attract by using an inexorable force, inducement, etc

   the current sucked him in

2. to draw in (one's breath) sharply

3. slang,  (tr) to deceive or defraud

Idioms and Phrases

Also, suck into . Draw into a course of action, as in They sucked me into helping them raise money . [Second half of 1700s]

Take advantage of, cheat, swindle, as in That used-car salesman sure sucked in my uncle and aunt . This usage employs suck in the sense of “take in.” [First half of 1800s]

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