become bogged down

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

Indicates the process of getting into a state where progress is difficult.

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Examples (10)

  • The country had become hopelessly bogged down in the war.
  • The project became bogged down in bureaucracy and red tape.
  • He became so bogged down with details that he lost sight of the main argument.
  • The debate became bogged down in minor disagreements.
  • Negotiations often become bogged down over financial issues.
  • If we aren't careful, the team will become bogged down by administrative tasks.
  • Our research has become bogged down due to a lack of funding.
  • I feel like I'm becoming bogged down with too many small responsibilities.
  • The legal proceedings became bogged down in procedural arguments.
  • Don't let your creativity become bogged down by self-doubt.