expression, godan verb (-ru)
fall into a trap; play into someone's hands
Used when someone is deceived by a scheme or strategy and acts as the schemer intended.
敵の計略に乗って、味方は大損害を受けた。
Falling into the enemy's trap, our side suffered heavy losses.
彼は相手の
He didn't take the bait and didn't play into the opponent's hands.