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*bogged down stuck; prevented from making progress. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; become ~.) The students became bogged down with the algebra problems. The Smiths really got bogged down in decorating their house. bog down to become encumbered and slow. (As if one were walking through a bog and getting stuck in the mud. Often preceded by a form of get.) The process bogged down and almost stopped. The truck got bogged down in the mud soon after it started. bog standard (British informal) completely ordinary I just want a completely bog standard washing machine. See also: standard bog down somebody/something also bog somebody/something down to cause someone or something to stop developing or moving forward The film bogs down after a really great beginning. Etymology: based on the idea of being trapped in a bog (area of soft, wet earth) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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By their ability to provide immediate funding for acquisition, refinance of undervalued properties or stabilized real property, short-term lenders have always been a critical resource for borrowers unwilling to be bogged down with delayed or flat out rejection from commercial lenders. Human resources departments don't want to be bogged down in these details," he said. ``It's sad and a shame that this whole process can be bogged down. |
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