Primrose Path

C1 16+

Synonyms of primrose path

Antonyms of primrose path

Collocations of primrose path

temptation
Frequency: 70 %

She was led down the primrose path of temptation by her desire for wealth.

deception
Frequency: 60 %

The con artist lured unsuspecting victims down the primrose path of deception.

ruin
Frequency: 50 %

Following the primrose path of reckless behavior eventually led to his ruin.

illusion
Frequency: 45 %

The promise of easy success turned out to be nothing but an illusory primrose path.

Idiomatic Expressions for primrose path

  • Phrase: walk someone down the primrose path
    Meaning: to guide or entice someone into a situation that appears desirable but is actually harmful or deceitful
    Usage: She walked him down the primrose path with promises of quick riches, only to leave him bankrupt and broken-hearted.