释义 |
lead down garden path lead (one) down the garden pathTo mislead or deceive one. Don't lead me down the garden path—tell me what is really going on here.See also: down, garden, lead, pathlead down garden pathDeceive. The path to which the phrase refers meant an intentional detour, so to escort someone down it was to mislead a person who relied on your honesty.See also: down, garden, lead, path |