lead (one) down the primrose path
lead (one) down the primrose path
To encourage one to lead a life of pleasure and leisure that is ultimately negative or detrimental in some way. After winning the lottery, Jake found himself surrounded by people trying to lead him down the primrose path for their own benefit. The famous singer was led down the primrose path to a life of substance abuse.
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