fall prey

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To be affected, or overcome by a bad situation

Inexperienced teachers sometimes fall prey to fears that they do not know enough.

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(deyim) Be harmed by someone or something We worry that our children will fall prey to the influence of bad kids. Patients may fall prey to dishonest salespeople who say they can cure their pain

1. We worry that our children will fall prey to the influence of bad kids. 2. Patients may fall prey to dishonest salespeople who say they can cure their pain.

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