misplace trust

misplace (one's) trust

To put one's trust (in someone or something) only to be betrayed, let down, or disappointed. I thought we were hiring a motivated team player who was willing to work hard for us, but it seems that I misplaced my trust. Millions of people misplaced their trust in the investment firm, only to have their life savings wiped away in the span of a few days after it used their investments to try to manipulate the market.
See also: misplace, trust
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

misplace one's trust (in someone)

to put trust in the wrong person; to put trust in someone who does not deserve it. The writer misplaced his trust in his editor. The voters misplaced their trust in the corrupt politician.
See also: misplace, trust
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • misplace
  • misplace (one's) trust
  • stabbed in the back
  • at (one's) doorstep
  • at doorstep
  • at expense
  • at somebody's expense
  • at someone's expense
  • at (one's) expense
  • (one's) day in court
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Like almost all types of cybercrime exploits, the success of targeted attacks relies on technical holes and the all-too human tendency to misplace trust.
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"Like almost all types of cybercrime exploits, the success of targeted attacks relies on technical holes and the all-too-human tendency to misplace trust. Targeted attacks are the most elusive threat to protect against and have the potential to deliver the most potent negative impact.
Cybercriminals ditching mass spam for targeted attacks
Trust Exploitation: Most cybercrime exploits hinge not only on technology but also on the all-too-human tendency to misplace trust. The Cisco Annual Security Report lists seven "deadly weaknesses" that cybercriminals exploit through social engineering scams - whether in the form of e-mails, social networking chats or phone calls.
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