Entrapped (someone) in(to) (something) with (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "entrapped (someone) in(to) (something) with (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zelda Thuong calendar 2021-07-08 10:07

Meaning of Entrapped (someone) in(to) (something) with (something) (redirected from entrap (someone) in(to) (something) with (something) )

Entrap (someone) in(to) (something) with (something) negative formal verb phrase

If one wants to use somebody or something to force/oblige or deceive other(s) into doing something, usually by unfair methods, he/she entraps (someone) into (something) with (something).

- My boyfriend said we should get married, he had just left his family because of me. - Oh, and I just saw a man has entrapped you into a marriage with that bullshit reason!

Why could you accuse my son of taking her money? Do you have any evidence? Perhaps he was entrapped into being a burglar.

He entraps his sister into eating the dish she hates with broccoli.

Grammar and Usage of Entrap (someone) in(to) (something) with (something)

Verb Forms

  • entraps (someone) in(to) (something) with (something)
  • entrapped (someone) in(to) (something) with (something)

This phrase should be conjugated according to its Subject and Tense.

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TODAY
Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
Example: .

Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.

Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.

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