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Caught in a web

🇬🇧 UK //kɔːt ɪn ə wɛb// 🇺🇸 US //kɔt ɪn ə wɛb//

Meaning of Caught in a web

To be trapped in a difficult or complicated situation.

In simple words: To be trapped in a situation that is difficult to escape.

Caught in a web in a sentence

• After losing his job, he felt caught in a web of financial troubles.
• She realized she was caught in a web of lies after hearing the truth.
• The negotiations left them caught in a web of conflicting interests.
• Trying to please everyone, he found himself caught in a web of obligations.
• The scandal revealed how she was caught in a web of deceit.

How to use Caught in a web

Typically used to describe complex situations or predicaments, often in a metaphorical sense. It's not suitable for formal writing but works well in spoken or informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

caught in a web

Memory hint

Imagine a spider's web, where creatures get stuck and can't get out.

Related words

Collocations with Caught in a web

• caught in a web of lies
• caught in a web of confusion
• caught in a web of obligations

Synonyms for Caught in a web

• trapped
• ensnared
• entangled
• stuck
• burdened

Common mistakes with Caught in a web

• Using it literally instead of metaphorically.
• Misplacing the phrase, making it unclear who or what is involved.
• Confusing with 'caught in the act' which has a different meaning.

Frequently asked questions about Caught in a web

What does Caught in a web mean?

To be trapped in a situation that is difficult to escape.

What is the definition of Caught in a web?

To be trapped in a difficult or complicated situation.

How do you use Caught in a web in a sentence?

After losing his job, he felt caught in a web of financial troubles.

Can you give another example of Caught in a web?

She realized she was caught in a web of lies after hearing the truth.

What are synonyms for Caught in a web?

Common alternatives include trapped, ensnared, entangled, stuck, burdened.

What words go with Caught in a web?

It commonly pairs with caught in a web of lies, caught in a web of confusion, caught in a web of obligations.

What are common mistakes when using Caught in a web?

Using it literally instead of metaphorically. Misplacing the phrase, making it unclear who or what is involved. Confusing with 'caught in the act' which has a different meaning.

How do you pronounce Caught in a web?

US: //kɔt ɪn ə wɛb//, UK: //kɔːt ɪn ə wɛb//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Caught in a web?

Typically used to describe complex situations or predicaments, often in a metaphorical sense. It's not suitable for formal writing but works well in spoken or informal contexts.