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tangled up with

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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: tangled, 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: tangled, up


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The Wolves legend was asked by a national radio station for his opinion ahead of the recent derby clash against Villa and got completely tangled up with his cliches.
No, the highlight of the Six Nations for me (just beating the streaker almost getting tangled up with play at Lansdowne Road) came just after half-time last week.
 
 
 
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