nibble at the bait

verb

Roget 547: be deceived etc. 545, be the dupe of; fall into a trap; swallow the bait, nibble at the bait; bite, catch a Tartar.   

Roget 602: be willing etc. adj.; incline, lean to, mind, propend; had as lief; lend a willing ear, give a willing ear, turn a willing ear; have a half a mind to, have a great mind to; hold to, cling to; desire etc. 865.    see fit, think good, think proper; acquiesce etc. (assent) 488; comply with etc. 762.    swallow the bait, nibble at the bait; gorge the hook; have no scruple of, make no scruple of; make no bones of; jump at, catch at; meet halfway; volunteer.    ... show more

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