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pit⋅fall

  [pit-fawl]
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–noun
1. a lightly covered and unnoticeable pit prepared as a trap for people or animals.
2. any trap or danger for the unwary: the pitfall of excessive pride.
Origin:
1275–1325; ME pittefalle, equiv. to pitte pit 1 + falle (OE fealle) trap

Synonyms:
1, 2. See trap 1 .
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pit·fall   (pĭt'fôl')   
n.  

  1. An unapparent source of trouble or danger; a hidden hazard: "potential pitfalls stemming from their optimistic inflation assumptions" (New York Times).

  2. A concealed hole in the ground that serves as a trap.

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