IDEA.org / Words / reel them in
Related — hook (Curved catching device); catch (Seize or snag); lure (Thing that tempts); bait · fishing · line · rod · cast · net · snag · pull · draw · attract
release/letting goreel them in ≠ cut the line; let off the hook
persuasion/influencereel them in ≠ drive a wedge Cause separation between parties
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