He felt like such a chump for falling for that online scam.
He felt like such a chump for falling for that online scam.
English
fall for
fɔl fɔr
Meaning: to be fooled by; to fall in love with
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | fall for |
| 3rd person singular present | falls for |
| Present participle | falling for |
| Past | fell for |
| Will future | will fall for |
| Going-to future | going to fall for |
| Imperative negative | don't fall for / do not fall for |
Example sentences
I can't believe I fell for that old trick again.
I can't believe I fell for that old trick again.
Usage Notes
A phrasal verb with two common meanings: 1. To be deceived by a lie or trick. 2. To suddenly experience strong romantic attraction to someone.
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