Meaning & Definition of word "Quicksand"
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Quicksand
/ˈkwɪkˌsænd/
noun:
- 1. A deep, loose sand that can cause objects, including people, to sink or become trapped in it due to water saturation.
- Example: He struggled to free himself from the quicksand that had pulled him down.
- 2. A situation or condition that is difficult to escape from or resolve.
- Example: The company's financial mismanagement left it in a quicksand of debt.
- 3. A metaphor for a situation that becomes increasingly precarious or problematic.
- Example: Her lies became quicksand, pulling her deeper into trouble with every word.
Etymology
Middle English quicksande, from quick ('alive, living') + sand.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in quicksand:
In a difficult or precarious situation.
sinking in quicksand:
Getting deeper into trouble or a problematic situation.
Related Words
quicksilver:
Mercury; anything that changes rapidly.
quicksand:
A metaphor for trouble or difficulty.
Slang Meanings of quicksand
Meaning: A tricky or precarious situation.
Example Sentence: After losing his job, John felt like he was in quicksand.
Meaning: To be overwhelmed or trapped by problems.
Example Sentence: With all the bills piling up, she felt like she was stuck in quicksand.