trick or treat

idiomPart oftrick

trick or treat — idiom

1. A phrase said by children on Halloween when asking for candy, implying a threat

1.idiom
Definition

A phrase said by children on Halloween when asking for candy, implying a threat of mischief if none is given.

Example

The children shouted 'trick or treat' at every door on the street.

Maya dressed as a witch and went trick or treating with her friends.