be bogged down

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

Describes the state of being stuck or unable to make progress.

bogged downVERBS + bogged down

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Examples (10)

  • I've been bogged down with work all week.
  • The peace talks are hopelessly bogged down in arguments over procedure.
  • He often is bogged down by trivial details, losing sight of the main goal.
  • The project was bogged down in bureaucracy for months before it was approved.
  • She felt she was bogged down by feelings of guilt and regret.
  • If we don't make a decision soon, we will be bogged down in endless discussions.
  • Our team is currently bogged down with a series of unexpected technical issues.
  • Are you bogged down with too much homework?
  • The legal process is bogged down by numerous appeals and motions.
  • Try not to be bogged down by what other people think.