1.
successfully; completely (fooled/tricked)
Describes being thoroughly deceived or someone successfully carrying out a scheme.
Etymology
From まま (as is) + と, suggesting something going exactly as planned/as one wished.
Usage
Almost always used in contexts involving:
- Deception or trickery
- Someone being outwitted
- A plan succeeding (often against someone)
Usually implies the speaker is impressed (perhaps grudgingly) or chagrined. Can express either admiration for cleverness or frustration at being outwitted.
Common collocations
- まんまと騙される (to be completely fooled)
- まんまと引っかかる (to fall for it hook, line, and sinker)
- まんまと罠にかかる (to fall right into a trap)
- まんまと逃げる (to successfully escape)
- まんまと成功する (to succeed completely)