baited trap
Tempting deadly setup
A baited trap is a snare or device set with an attractant—food, scent, or a lure—to draw prey into capture.
The phrase extends to any situation designed to entice someone into a disadvantageous position: The generous offer turned out to be a baited trap.
The bait is the key element, promising something desirable to mask the danger.
- snareDevice for catching prey
- lureThing that tempts
- preyAnimal being hunted
- sitting duckDefenseless person or thing
- hookCurved catching device
lying in wait · decoy · honey pot · too good to be true · catch · spring · trigger · jaws · cage · hunter · cunning · cheese · mouse · wire · net · ensnare · temptation · waiting
- bug catchersfly paper, bug zapper, bug net, bug catcher, butterfly net
- fishing gearfishing rod, hook, spinning rod, spinning reel, nets
baited trapchase
Rapid following of quarry
pursuit · direct attack · stalking · ambush · hot pursuit
baited trapsafe haven
Protected place of shelter
sanctuary · refuge · shelter · safe passage · asylum
baited trapfair warning
Reasonable advance notice
cards on the table · no strings attached · plain dealing · what you see is what you get
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