fall for (someone or something)

fall for (someone or something)

1. To become completely infatuated with someone; to fall in love with someone. The moment I met my wife, I fell for her completely.2. To be convinced that that something is unquestionably true. I told them that I like this stupid school, and they totally fell for it—I guess I'm a pretty good actress.See also: fall

fall for someone

Fig. to fall in love with someone. I fell for her in a big way. She's gorgeous! Ted fell for Alice and they decided to get married.See also: fall

fall for something

Fig. to believe something without reservation. Surely, you don't expect me to fall for that! She fell for the excuse I gave her about getting stuck in traffic.See also: fall

fall for

1. Become attracted to, as in I was sure he'd fall for her. [Slang; early 1900s] 2. Be deceived or swindled by, as in He fell for the con artist's scheme and lost a great deal of money. [Slang; early 1900s] See also: fall

fall for

v.1. To feel love for someone; be in love with someone: I fell for you the first time I saw you in the park. They immediately fell for each other.2. To be deceived or swindled by something: The gullible dupe fell for the con artist's scheme and lost $200,000.See also: fall