A1 Idiom Informal

Comer gato por lebre.

Be tricked.

Meaning

To be deceived or fooled into accepting something inferior.

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Cultural Background

Commonly used in consumer protection contexts. Used similarly, often in traditional market settings.

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Context is key

Only use this when you are the victim of the deception.

Meaning

To be deceived or fooled into accepting something inferior.

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Context is key

Only use this when you are the victim of the deception.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Eu achei que era ouro, mas era latão. Eu _________ gato por lebre.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: comi

The correct verb for this idiom is 'comer'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Eu achei que era ouro, mas era latão. Eu _________ gato por lebre.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: comi

The correct verb for this idiom is 'comer'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, if someone lied about their personality.

Related Phrases

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Propaganda enganosa

synonym

False advertising

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