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Definition |
to proceed calmly, unaware of the danger ahead |
Examples |
1) She went like a lamb to slaughter,
completely unaware of the danger in the abandoned building. 2) After
falling for his friend's smooth talk and promises of wealth, he followed
him like a lamb to slaughter. |
Etymology |
The idiom is believed to have originated
from biblical references, specifically from the Christian New Testament. |
Synonyms |
unsuspectingly, blindly |
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