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be (stuck) in a rut to do the same things all the time so that you become bored, or to be in a situation where it is impossible to make progress. At forty my life was in a rut, so I gave up work and travelled to India. It's clear the economy is still stuck in a rut. [drag/get/lift etc.] someone/something out of a/their rut to help someone or something to change their situation and to make progress. The president has to get his election campaign out of a rut. get in/into a rut be (stuck) in a rut - to do the same things all the time so that you become bored, or to be in a situation where it is impossible to make progress. When you have to cook dinner every night it's easy to get into a rut. 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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