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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
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pitfall1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
This time, the policy appears to have been designed to avoid the same pitfalls.
Now PBS, famous for reminding us, through documentaries and series like “Wolf Hall,” of the historic pitfalls of power, is facing the axe.
But lawyers can hardly be unaware of the pitfalls for their own profession in failing to monitor bots’ outputs.
India doesn't seem averse to this idea despite the pitfalls.
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.
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