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Oxford Dictionary of Idioms
Oxford Dictionary of Idioms
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Idiom: Lead someone up the garden path


Idiom Definition

Meaning:

  • If someone leads you up the garden path, they deceive you, or give you false information that causes you to waste your time. 'Lead someone down the garden path' is also used.

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