ALL meanings of lead up the garden path
lead up the gar·den path
L l - noun lead up the garden path a plot of ground, usually near a house, where flowers, shrubs, vegetables, fruits, or herbs are cultivated. 1
- noun lead up the garden path a piece of ground or other space, commonly with ornamental plants, trees, etc., used as a park or other public recreation area: a public garden. 1
- noun lead up the garden path a fertile and delightful spot or region. 1
- noun lead up the garden path British. yard2 (def 1). 1
- adjective lead up the garden path pertaining to, produced in, or suitable for cultivation or use in a garden: fresh garden vegetables; garden furniture. 1
- adjective lead up the garden path garden-variety. 1
- verb without object lead up the garden path to lay out, cultivate, or tend a garden. 1
- verb with object lead up the garden path to cultivate as a garden. 1
- idioms lead up the garden path lead up / down the garden path, to deceive or mislead in an enticing way; lead on; delude: The voters had been led up the garden path too often to take a candidate's promises seriously. 1