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.