be drawn into a web
Frequency: 6.05.5 per million words
To become involved in a complicated or dangerous situation, often against your will.
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- More and more people were drawn into his web of deceit.
- She tried to avoid the office politics, but eventually, she was drawn into a web of rivalries.
- The small nation found itself drawn into a web of international espionage.
- He didn't realize how deeply he would be drawn into a web of lies and betrayal.
- Many innocent citizens were drawn into the web of the scandal.
- Despite her efforts, she was gradually drawn into a web of financial difficulties.
- The detective feared he was being drawn into a web of conspiracy.
- Once you get drawn into this web of illegal activities, it's hard to escape.
- The company was drawn into a complex web of lawsuits.
- They warned him not to be drawn into the web of their family feuds.