Hook
Hook verb - To cause to turn away from a straight line.
Lie to
Both terms in one sentence
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He makes a big show of acting outraged when told that "his people" are being murdered, and bows to take vengeance against "the soldiers in black." It's all just a lie to get the Jewish Cuza to cooperate with him, and the desperate scientist swallows it hook, line and sinker.
Source: Film / The Keep -
In "And Straight on 'Til Morning," one of the Lost Ones threatens Hook that their leader rips the shadows from those who lie to him, punctuating it with a drawn out "Rrrrrrrrip." that undercuts the gravity of the threat.
Source: Narm / Live-Action TV
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