The old freighter, heaving into view through the morning fog, sent a chill through the harbor.

To achieve mastery, one must throw oneself into deliberate practice every day.

The board chose to kick into the long grass the issue of funding until next year.

He didn't have enough sense to pound sand into a rathole when making even the simplest decisions.

Despite the warning signs, she fell into a trap set by the con artist.

After hearing the flattering offer, she found herself falling into a trap.

After ignoring the warnings, she had fallen into a trap set by the cunning con artist.

She falls into a trap set by her rival and loses the promotion.

By revealing the negotiation timetable to the press, she played into someone's hands.

By dismissing the expert's advice, he was playing into someone's hands and made it easier for the opposition to exploit his mistakes.