Booby trap
Booby trap noun - A danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized.
Usage example: he noticed the booby trap in the interviewer's question just a little too late
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Gotcha and booby trap are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gotcha" instead a noun phrase "Booby trap".
Gotcha
Gotcha noun - A danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized.
Usage example: the gotcha in the low monthly rate quoted by the cable company is that it is a teaser and good for only six months
Booby trap and gotcha are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Booby trap" instead a noun "Gotcha".
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