pitfall

🇺🇸 /ˈpɪtfɔːl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈpɪtfɔːl/
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noun
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A hidden problem or mistake that can cause trouble.

One pitfall of online shopping is that you can't try on clothes before you buy them.

translation

n. A hidden problem or mistake that can cause trouble.

Word Forms

Plural pitfalls