at a standstill — in a situation where no progress is being made; completely stopped
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: in a situation where no progress is being made; completely stopped
Pronunciation (IPA): /æt ə ˈstændˌstɪl/
Korean meaning: 완전히 멈춘 상태, 진전이 없는 상황
Korean pronunciation: 앳 어 **스탠드**스틸
Example Sentences
- My diet plan came to a standstill when I discovered the office vending machine sells chocolate donuts.
- The project was at a standstill due to budget constraints.
- His productivity came to a standstill after he installed that addictive mobile game.
at a standstill
NOUN//æt ə ˈstændˌstɪl//
in a situation where no progress is being made; completely stopped
in a situation where no progress is being made; completely stopped
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At a standstill before the hill, but never lacking will!
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Origin
14세기 'stand'(서다)와 'still'(정지한)이 결합되어 '서서 멈춰있는' 상태를 표현하는 표현이 되었습니다. 마치 시간이 멈춘 듯 아무것도 움직이지 않는 상황을 묘사합니다.
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“My diet plan came to a standstill when I discovered the office vending machine sells chocolate donuts.”
“The project was at a standstill due to budget constraints.”
“His productivity came to a standstill after he installed that addictive mobile game.”
“The heavy snowfall brought the entire city to a standstill.”
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