Collocations for "bait"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "bait" in context.
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bait
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- put bait on the hook
- put bait in the trap
- use [worms, meat] as bait
- bait or [lure, tackle]
- catch a [fish, rabbit] with bait
- [fish] bait
- buy bait at the [shop, store]
- bait for [catching, trapping]
- The bait is in place.
- the bait is placed for
- use [her, it] for bait
- [offered, volunteered] himself as bait
- use [her] as bait
- used as bait to [catch] the thief
- lure the [criminal, robber] with bait
- put bait out for the [criminal]
- used a [discount, low price] as the bait
- a (classic) bait and switch
- the old bait and switch
- bait the hook (with a worm, with a leech)
- bait the mousetrap (with cheese, with peanut butter)
- use a [worm] to bait a [trap, hook]
- bait a [mouse, customer]
- bait and switch
'bait' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):