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To fall into a trap or to react exactly as someone else wanted you to. This phrase is used to describe a situation where someone gets angry or emotional and reacts in a way that benefits the other person.

Example

"He fell into the trap with that comment and started a fight."

"Don't fall into the trap, that's what they're trying to get you to do."

Regional synonyms:

Llamar la atención innecesariamente o hacer algo que delata una situación que debería mantenerse discreta en México. Cuando alguien te dice 'no des color' te está pidiendo que actúes normal y no arruines todo con tu actitud.