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a tangled web a situation that is very complicated and where many people are behaving dishonestly (usually + of ) The inquiry revealed a tangled web of fraud and deception among the agents. tangled up with somebody involved with someone The boy had gotten tangled up with a bad bunch of kids and was in serious trouble. Usage notes: usually said about someone who causes you trouble See also: up tangled up with something also tangled up in something involved in something that is difficult to get out of It is a huge mistake to get tangled up with drugs. The Development Commission got tangled up in a controversy and lawsuit over a gravel plant located along the railroad tracks. See also: up 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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