suck in
Pull something or someone inside using force, or trick someone into getting involved.
Meanings
To draw air, smoke, or liquid into the body or a space through suction.
"She sucked in a sharp breath when she heard the news."
To deceive or manipulate someone into becoming involved in a situation, often a negative one.
"Don't let those online scammers suck you in with promises of easy money."
To pull the stomach or cheeks inward deliberately.
"He sucked in his stomach as she walked past, trying to look slimmer."
The physical sense is common and neutral (sucking in air). The figurative sense (being deceived or drawn into a bad situation) is very common in informal speech. 'Don't let yourself get sucked in' is a very frequent idiomatic warning.
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