fall prey to — to become a victim of something harmful or undesirable
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to become a victim of something harmful or undesirable
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɔːl preɪ tuː/
Korean meaning: ~의 희생양이 되다, ~에 당하다
Korean pronunciation: 폴 **프레이** 투
Example Sentences
- Students often fall prey to expensive textbook scams at the beginning of each semester.
- My diet plan fell prey to the irresistible smell of freshly baked pizza.
- Small businesses often fall prey to unfair competition from large corporations.
fall prey to
NOUN//fɔːl preɪ tuː//
to become a victim of something harmful or undesirable
Tourists fall prey to a clever pickpocket in the crowded market square.
When you fall prey to debt, you pray to find a way!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'prey'는 라틴어 'praeda(전리품, 노획물)'에서 유래되었으며, 사냥감이나 약탈의 대상을 의미했습니다. 현대에는 비유적으로 누군가의 악의나 불행한 상황의 희생자가 되는 것을 표현합니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Students often fall prey to expensive textbook scams at the beginning of each semester.”
“My diet plan fell prey to the irresistible smell of freshly baked pizza.”
“Small businesses often fall prey to unfair competition from large corporations.”
“My homework fell prey to my hungry dog who apparently loves the taste of math problems.”
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