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Common collocations with pitfall in American Collocation

pitfall noun countable

US /ˈpɪtˌfɔl/

possible

possible
potential

Despite all these potential pitfalls, most whirlpools are successfully installed.

most likely to happen

common
main
major

Here are some common pitfalls to avoid when using the internet, and suggestions for how to cope with them.

obvious

obvious

Another obvious pitfall at a job interview is forgetting what you wrote on your application form.

have a pitfall

have

As laudable as the clinical programme is, it has some pitfalls.

have a lot of pitfalls

be fraught with
be full of

It is a difficult process which is fraught with pitfalls.

avoid a pitfall

avoid
overcome

Try to avoid the pitfalls that so many people fall into when writing their CV.

not avoid a pitfall

fall into

I believe that the Prime Minister is in danger of falling into the very pitfalls highlighted in this book.

know about a pitfall

know
understand

Get advice from someone who has already bought a house and knows the pitfalls.

find a pitfall

identify
recognise

The project began with research to identify any potential pitfalls.