fall for something hook, line, and sinker

Related to word: hook

Idiom

Definition

  1. To completely believe a deception or falsehood; to be easily tricked or fooled.

    • The scammer said he needed money to help a sick child, and she fell for it hook, line, and sinker.

    • He told me he was a billionaire, and I fell for it hook, line, and sinker, how foolish of me.

    • She swore she hadn't stolen my wallet, and I fell for it hook, line, and sinker.