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Caught in a web

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

Significado de 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 em uma frase

• 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.

Como usar 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.

Palavras relacionadas

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.

Perguntas frequentes sobre Caught in a web

O que significa Caught in a web?

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

O que significa Caught in a web em português?

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

Qual é a definição de Caught in a web?

To be trapped in a difficult or complicated situation.

Como se usa Caught in a web em uma frase?

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

Pode dar outro exemplo de Caught in a web?

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

Quais são os sinônimos de Caught in a web?

Algumas alternativas comuns são trapped, ensnared, entangled, stuck, burdened.

Que palavras combinam com Caught in a web?

Costuma combinar com caught in a web of lies, caught in a web of confusion, caught in a web of obligations.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar 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.

Como se pronuncia Caught in a web?

US: //kɔt ɪn ə wɛb//, UK: //kɔːt ɪn ə wɛb//. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Quando devo usar 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.