What’s the meaning of “hook, line and sinker”?

The idiom “hook, line, and sinker” means complete acceptance without hesitation. It can also imply gullibility and is often used when someone is being deceived. The phrase comes from fishing and refers to a fish that swallows everything attached to the bait. Idioms add color and expressiveness to everyday speech. When someone accepts something “hook, […]

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