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fall victim to vs fall a victim to

The correct phrase is "fall victim to." The addition of "a" before "victim" is not necessary in this context. Both phrases are not comparable as "fall a victim to" is not a common or correct construction in English.

Last updated: May 21, 2024

fall victim to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has become a victim of something, such as a crime, a scam, or a disease.

Examples:

  • She fell victim to a phishing scam.
  • Many people fall victim to identity theft each year.
  • He fell victim to a rare illness.
  • The company fell victim to a cyber attack.
  • Don't let yourself fall victim to peer pressure.

fall a victim to

This phrase is not correct or commonly used in English.

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