lead astray

verb

1. 1

   cause someone to believe an untruth

   The insurance company deceived me when they told me they were covering my house

2. 2

   lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions

   The pedestrian misdirected the out-of-town driver

3. 3

   teach immoral behavior to

   It was common practice to lead off the young ones, and teach them bad habits