walk into
Go inside somewhere, or accidentally hit something or get into trouble.
Meanings
To enter a room, building, or place by walking.
"She walked into the kitchen and poured herself a glass of water."
"I walked into a room and there was this guy with a knife."
To become accidentally involved in a dangerous or difficult situation.
"He had no idea he was walking into a trap when he clicked that link."
"We walked into an ambush."
To collide with an object while walking, usually by not paying attention.
"He was looking at his phone and walked straight into a lamppost."
To obtain a job, role, or position very easily, without much effort.
"With her qualifications, she could walk into any position at that firm."
Used literally (enter a room) and figuratively (walk into a trap / walk into a job). The figurative sense of 'easily obtaining something' (walk into a job) is common in British English.
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