1. a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
2. a concealed pit designed to catch animals or people
Usage: literal sense

Examples

• One pitfall of online shopping is hidden fees at checkout.
• The contract contained several pitfalls that could cost us money.
• New investors should be aware of common pitfalls in the stock market.
• The jungle path was dangerous, with pitfalls covered by leaves.
• She avoided the pitfall of procrastination by starting early.
• The ancient hunters dug pitfalls to catch large animals.
• His inexperience led him into every pitfall imaginable.