The internet slang term “hook, line, and sinker” is used to describe someone who has believed or fallen for something completely and without any doubt. It refers to someone being easily deceived or tricked into believing a falsehood or being convinced by something.
Examples:
She fell for his story hook, line, and sinker. She didn’t question any part of it, even though it was obviously a lie.
The online scam seemed too good to be true, but unfortunately, many unsuspecting people still fell for it hook, line, and sinker.
Synonyms:
Gullible, easily fooled, completely, completely deceived, fully, fully deceived
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