false sense of security
noun phrase
: a feeling of being safer than one really is
The gun gave him a false sense of security.
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This false sense of security is amplified by Kat being composed enough to snark at her rescuer seconds before catastrophe, in contrast to most of Death’s victims, who spend their last moments in abject terror.
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Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
The fourth warning this industry expert gives is to be wary of 100% money-back guarantees, which are used to gain trust and often provide a false sense of security.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 7 May 2025
His team’s place in the standings indicates his return to the mound is more of a luxury than a necessity, but don’t be lured into a false sense of security.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Overall, the false sense of security is especially dangerous because many serious eye conditions don’t cause blurry vision in their early stages.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
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Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
The fourth warning this industry expert gives is to be wary of 100% money-back guarantees, which are used to gain trust and often provide a false sense of security.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 7 May 2025
His team’s place in the standings indicates his return to the mound is more of a luxury than a necessity, but don’t be lured into a false sense of security.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Overall, the false sense of security is especially dangerous because many serious eye conditions don’t cause blurry vision in their early stages.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
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“False sense of security.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/false%20sense%20of%20security. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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