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Definition pitfall in American English

pitfall noun

[countable] noun
/ˈpɪtˌfɔl/
1

a problem that is likely to happen in a particular situation

Example

She was well aware of the potential pitfalls of running a business.

Example

Her advice helped me avoid some of the common pitfalls.

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Definition pitfall in American English