pitfall — a hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɪtˌfɔːl/
Example Sentences
- The biggest pitfall of being a food blogger is gaining 20 pounds while 'researching' restaurants.
- Students should be aware of the pitfalls of cramming before exams.
- One pitfall of working from home is that the refrigerator becomes your annoying coworker who keeps calling your name.
pitfall
NOUN[/ˈpɪtˌfɔːl/]
a hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'pitfalle', combining 'pit' (a hole dug in the ground) with 'fall' (to drop or descend). Originally referred to a concealed pit dug as a trap for animals or enemies.
Breakdown
pit (hole in ground) + fall (to drop/descend) = pitfall (a hidden trap or concealed danger)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The biggest pitfall of being a food blogger is gaining 20 pounds while 'researching' restaurants.”
“Students should be aware of the pitfalls of cramming before exams.”
“One pitfall of working from home is that the refrigerator becomes your annoying coworker who keeps calling your name.”
“The investment advisor warned about the pitfalls of emotional trading.”
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