lead someone up the garden path
US /liːd ˈsʌm.wʌn ʌp ðə ˈɡɑːr.dən pæθ/
UK /liːd ˈsʌm.wʌn ʌp ðə ˈɡɑːr.dən pæθ/
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속이다, 기만하다
to deceive someone or make them believe something that is not true, often to achieve a personal advantage
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The salesman tried to lead me up the garden path with promises of a discount that never materialized.
판매원은 결코 실현되지 않을 할인 약속으로 나를 속이려 했다.
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Don't let him lead you up the garden path; he's known for making false promises.
그에게 속지 마. 그는 거짓 약속을 하는 것으로 유명해.