Hook, line and sinker
A phrase stated after something/someone has been easily fooled or lured in. It has its roots in fishing lingo, referring to a fish having fallen for the bait easily; swallowing the hook, the fishing line, and the sinker along with it.
I jus' put out a sign this mornin' readin', 'BABY HOGGS 4 SALE CHEEP. CAWT WILD YESTIDDY'. Boy, I ain't neva' seen so many folks come runnin' to the ranch! Leetle did they know I breed them hawgs muhself. Tee hee! Hook, line and sinker! Haw haw!
Hook, line and sinker by phurtive July 2, 2011
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