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pitfall
[ pit-fawl ]
noun
- a lightly covered and unnoticeable pit prepared as a trap for people or animals.
- any trap or danger for the unwary:
the pitfall of excessive pride.
pitfall
/ ˈɪˌɔː /
noun
- an unsuspected difficulty or danger
- a trap in the form of a concealed pit, designed to catch men or wild animals
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of pitfall1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The goal is to invest in the long-term growth of the entire market, minimizing costs and avoiding the pitfalls of market timing and speculation.
Despite those potential pitfalls, major brands and platforms have jumped on the live shopping bandwagon.
"We do pride ourselves on making sure we always go about things in the right way, but there were some pitfalls out there," she said.
It educates young people about the potential pitfalls of sharing nude pictures, and how they can be posted elsewhere without their consent.
The diplomatic pitfalls of cross words and cancelled press conferences will be troubling the minds of British officials as they prepare for the trip.
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