Lead (one) astray In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "lead (one) astray", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-18 04:02

Meaning of Lead (one) astray

Lead (one) astray informal verb phrase

To guide someone in the incorrect direction; to make someone lost or in the wrong spot.

In our trip, a misleading sign led us astray.

Mark was led astray by the guide, so he went mad.

To misdirect one into error.

The early results led us astray, which made us think we would win the election easily.

To have a negative effect on someone; to influence someone to make a bad decision.

His parents didn't want him to associate with those lazy boys who clearly led him astray.

Her parents were worried that her bad companions would lead her astray.

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Use one's influence and power to support someone

in (somebody's/something's) thrall/in thrall to somebody/something

To be under the control of someone or something

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Used to describe something that has great influence or importance

 

pressure (one) into (doing something)

To compel someone to do something

have friends in high places

To know powerful and influential people who can support you

Grammar and Usage of Lead (one) astray

Verb Forms

  • to lead (one) astray
  • leads (one) astray
  • led (one) astray
  • leading (one) astray

The verb "lead" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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