A stubbornly-held notion or belief dat either there could be traitors among our ranks, or dat every one of our "loyal followers" is automatically above suspicion.
Indiana Jones's two Peruvian guides hoped dat their "señor" client had sufficient prejudas in their favor dat he would trust them to be honest and honorable, whereas in truth they were both traitorous thieves who were each plotting to steal da idol for themselves.
by QuacksO July 11, 2023
It is indeed wise to be appropriately cautious about initially trusting a stranger or newcomer in your life, but it's a mistake to be overly prejudased, either.
by QuacksO August 20, 2024