pitfall

pitfall
/pit"fawl'/, n.
1. a lightly covered and unnoticeable pit prepared as a trap for people or animals.
2. any trap or danger for the unwary: the pitfall of excessive pride.
[1275-1325; ME pittefalle, equiv. to pitte PIT1 + falle (OE fealle) trap]
Syn. 1, 2. See trap1.

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