lead someone up the garden path

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈliːd ˌsʌmwʌn ˈʌp ðə ˈɡɑːdn̩ pɑːθ/
• (GA) IPA: /ˈlid ˌsʌmwʌn ˈʌp ðə ˈɡɑɹdən ˌpæθ/

Verb

lead someone up the garden path

1. (idiomatic) To deceive, hoodwink, mislead, or seduce someone.

   Synonyms: lead someone down the garden path, lead someone up the garden

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