Question

in_the_loop_198 to be deceived or believe an unlikely story

Accepted Answer

FALL FOR (SOMETHING) You want me to believe that you’re late because you ran out of gasoline? You must think I’m a fool if you think I’m going to fall for that.The judge said she didn’t believe the thief’s excuse that he simply forgot to pay for the food. The judge told him, “I’m not going to fall for that old story.”

Id	in_the_loop_198
Idiom	FALL FOR (SOMETHING)
Definition	to be deceived or believe an unlikely story
Examples	You want me to believe that you’re late because you ran out of gasoline? You must think I’m a fool if you think I’m going to fall for that. The judge said she didn’t believe the thief’s excuse that he simply forgot to pay for the food. The judge told him, “I’m not going to fall for that old story.”

Fall I’m Judge In The Loop 198 Deceived Story You’re Late