get bogged down

Frequency: 7.814.1 per million words

A common alternative to 'become bogged down', indicating the process of getting stuck.

bogged downVERBS + bogged down

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get

Examples (10)

  • We mustn't get bogged down in all the detail.
  • Let's not get bogged down with the technical jargon and focus on the main idea.
  • The project got bogged down in bureaucratic red tape.
  • Try not to get bogged down by negative thoughts.
  • I often get bogged down in the research phase and struggle to start writing.
  • The discussion quickly got bogged down in a debate over minor points.
  • If you get bogged down with too many tasks at once, learn to delegate.
  • She was afraid the legal team would get bogged down in contractual disputes.
  • He's gotten bogged down with household chores and hasn't had time for his hobbies.
  • The main risk is that we'll get bogged down in endless consultations and never make a decision.