honey trap
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Meaning · English
A tempting situation that conceals a hidden danger or problem
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Tình huống cám dỗ che giấu nguy hiểm hoặc vấn đề ẩn
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Literally: a trap baited with honey
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
The investment opportunity turned out to be a honey trap
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “honey trap” mean?
A tempting situation that conceals a hidden danger or problem Literally: a trap baited with honey
Is “honey trap” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.