Meaning of the word quicksand in English
What does quicksand mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
quicksand
US /ˈkwɪk.sænd/
UK /ˈkwɪk.sænd/
Noun
1.
deep, wet sand that yields easily to pressure and sucks in anything resting on or falling into it
Example:
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The hiker accidentally stepped into a patch of quicksand.
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In movies, quicksand is often depicted as much more dangerous than it is in real life.
2.
a situation that is dangerous or difficult to escape from
Example:
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The legal battle turned into a quicksand of endless paperwork.
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He felt like he was sinking into financial quicksand.