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Phrase(s): fall for something
Fig. to believe something without reservation. • Surely, you don’t expect me to fall for that! • She fell for the excuse I gave her about getting stuck in traffic., Phrase(s): fall for someone
Fig. to fall in love with someone. • I fell for her in a big way. She’s gorgeous! • Ted fell for Alice and they decided to get married.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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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]
American Heritage Idioms