get stuck in traffic — to become unable to move because of heavy traffic congestion
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become unable to move because of heavy traffic congestion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡet stʌk ɪn ˈtræfɪk/
Example Sentences
- My pizza delivery got stuck in traffic, so I ate the cardboard box while waiting.
- She always gets stuck in traffic when she's already running late.
- We got stuck in traffic for two hours and played 20 questions about why we didn't take the subway.
get stuck in traffic
VERB[/ɡet stʌk ɪn ˈtræfɪk/]
to become unable to move because of heavy traffic congestion
💡 Concept
to become unable to move because of heavy traffic congestion
🎵 Rhyme
When stuck in traffic, try some magic!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɡet stʌk ɪn ˈtræfɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/ɡet stʌk ɪn ˈtræfɪk/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
trafficgraphicmagic
traffic
graphic
magic
🔗Collocations
get stuck in rush hour traffic
get stuck in heavy traffic
get stuck in a traffic jam
avoid getting stuck in traffic
frequently get stuck in traffic
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My pizza delivery got stuck in traffic, so I ate the cardboard box while waiting.”
“She always gets stuck in traffic when she's already running late.”
😄 Fun example
“We got stuck in traffic for two hours and played 20 questions about why we didn't take the subway.”
“If you leave during rush hour, you'll definitely get stuck in traffic.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
be caught in trafficbe held up by trafficbe delayed by trafficbe trapped in traffic
Antonyms
have clear roadscruise throughhave smooth traffic
Related
traffic jamrush hourcongestiongridlockbottleneck
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