lull into a false sense of security
lull (one) into a false sense of security
To cause one to feel safe and secure in a situation that poses risks or dangers. Installing cameras at home lulled me into a false sense of security—our house still ended up getting robbed. A: "I can't believe you were able to unseat the valedictorian!" B: "I think three years of accolades lulled her into a false sense of security."
See also: false, lull, of, security, sense
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
lull someone into a false sense of security
Cliché to lead someone into believing that all is well before attacking or doing someone bad. We lulled the enemy into a false sense of security by pretending to retreat. Then we launched an attack. The boss lulled us into a false sense of security by saying that our jobs were safe and then let half the staff go.
See also: false, lull, of, security, sense
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- lull (one) into a false sense of security
- security
- lull
- lull (one) into (something)
- lull into
- warn about
- warn about (someone or something)
- secure
- secure against
- secure against (someone or something)