Associations to the word «Pitfall»

Wiktionary

PITFALL, noun. A potential problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
PITFALL, noun. A type of trap consisting of a concealed hole in the ground: victims fall into the hole and are unable to escape
PITFALL, noun. (computing) An anti-pattern.

Dictionary definition

PITFALL, noun. An unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty.
PITFALL, noun. A trap in the form of a concealed hole.

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn