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Lead someone up the garden path
verb
/ˈliːd ˌsʌmwʌn ˈʌp ðə ˈɡɑːdn̩ pɑːθ/
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Definitions
1.
verb
To deceive, hoodwink, mislead, or seduce someone.
Synonyms
lead someone down the garden path
lead someone up the garden
hook in
put up to
have
lead someone a dance
string along
pull someone's leg
run away with
inveigle
fall into a trap
play games
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