avoid the trap of (doing) something
idiomPart ofavoid
avoid the trap of (doing) something — idiom
1. to be careful not to make a common mistake that looks sensible at first.
1.idiom
Definition
to be careful not to make a common mistake that looks sensible at first.
Example
New managers should avoid the trap of saying yes to every new request.
Young investors often avoid the trap of buying shares only because prices are rising.