fall for

fall for(
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to fall in love)
a. enamorarse de
I fell for him the moment we met.Me enamoré de él en el momento que nos conocimos.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to be fooled)
a. tragarse
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Steve lied to you in the past. Don't fall for his lies again.Steve ya te mintió antes, no te vuelvas a tragar sus mentiras.
b. picar
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(intransitive verb)
I told my teacher that I was sick, and he fell for it.Le dije a mi profesor que estaba enferma y picó.
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