词组 | lull into a false sense of security |
释义 | Idiom lull into a false sense of securitylull (someone) into a false sense of security to make someone feel safe when they are not.Wearing suntan lotion can lull people into a false sense of security and make them spend longer in the sun than they should. lull (one) into a false sense of securityTo 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." lull someone into a false sense of securityCliché 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. |
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