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Phraseological Quagmire
“Posting in all its branches” in the nineteenth century: travel, mail, other?What does “There’s less to the deal than meets the eye,” mean?What is the exact definition of “set off” in the expression “set off by (a pair of) commas?”What is the word for adapting a saying to another purposeAre “course” and “lesson” interchangeable?What does “nothing but for” mean?What’s the meaning of the two English expressions “mouthing” and “mock biting”?“other than” vs “and not just”Is there a term for words or phrases that we associate correctly, but not by definition or origin?Why is this meaning of “snipped” not in dictionaries?
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I saw this phrase online, and I wasn't sure what it meant.
"Sunk in a phraseological quagmire"
Edit - here is the source: http://www.enhancemyvocabulary.com/expressive-phrases6.html
There is no other context, just those words above. I hope it makes sense to somebody!
Thank you.
meaning
asked 7 hours ago
Laura MLaura M
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I saw this phrase online, and I wasn't sure what it meant.
"Sunk in a phraseological quagmire"
Edit - here is the source: http://www.enhancemyvocabulary.com/expressive-phrases6.html
There is no other context, just those words above. I hope it makes sense to somebody!
Thank you.
meaning
asked 7 hours ago
Laura MLaura M
83
1
I think I understand what is being said, but so you can get the best answer, please post the context of this phrase.
– Karlomanio
7 hours ago
This appears to be from the book, "Fifteen Thousand Useful Phrases, A Practical Handbook of ..." by Grenville Kleiser. It is presented there as an item in a list, completely without context. (books.google.com/…)
– cobaltduck
7 hours ago
@Karlomanio here is the source: enhancemyvocabulary.com/expressive-phrases6.html
– Laura M
7 hours ago
1
Now that you have provided us with the fact that you have encountered the phrase simply as an item in a list, and thus without context, can you again edit your question to tell us what specific aspects are giving you trouble? For example, do you know the meaning of each word individually, and just don't understand how they go together? Or in there a word whose meaning you do not know?
– cobaltduck
7 hours ago
'sunk in a quagmire of' is a metaphor for being swamped (the same metaphor) with so much that it is hard to do something, in this case understand things. 'Phraseology' is a lot of technical vocabulary or big fancy words whose meaning is unclear.
– Mitch
5 hours ago
add a comment |
I saw this phrase online, and I wasn't sure what it meant.
"Sunk in a phraseological quagmire"
Edit - here is the source: http://www.enhancemyvocabulary.com/expressive-phrases6.html
There is no other context, just those words above. I hope it makes sense to somebody!
Thank you.
meaning
asked 7 hours ago
Laura MLaura M
83
I saw this phrase online, and I wasn't sure what it meant.
"Sunk in a phraseological quagmire"
Edit - here is the source: http://www.enhancemyvocabulary.com/expressive-phrases6.html
There is no other context, just those words above. I hope it makes sense to somebody!
Thank you.
meaning
meaning
asked 7 hours ago
Laura MLaura M
83
asked 7 hours ago
Laura MLaura M
83
edited 7 hours ago
Laura M
asked 7 hours ago
Laura MLaura M
83
asked 7 hours ago
Laura MLaura M
83
asked 7 hours ago
Laura MLaura M
83
83
1
I think I understand what is being said, but so you can get the best answer, please post the context of this phrase.
– Karlomanio
7 hours ago
This appears to be from the book, "Fifteen Thousand Useful Phrases, A Practical Handbook of ..." by Grenville Kleiser. It is presented there as an item in a list, completely without context. (books.google.com/…)
– cobaltduck
7 hours ago
@Karlomanio here is the source: enhancemyvocabulary.com/expressive-phrases6.html
– Laura M
7 hours ago
1
Now that you have provided us with the fact that you have encountered the phrase simply as an item in a list, and thus without context, can you again edit your question to tell us what specific aspects are giving you trouble? For example, do you know the meaning of each word individually, and just don't understand how they go together? Or in there a word whose meaning you do not know?
– cobaltduck
7 hours ago
'sunk in a quagmire of' is a metaphor for being swamped (the same metaphor) with so much that it is hard to do something, in this case understand things. 'Phraseology' is a lot of technical vocabulary or big fancy words whose meaning is unclear.
– Mitch
5 hours ago
add a comment |
1
I think I understand what is being said, but so you can get the best answer, please post the context of this phrase.
– Karlomanio
7 hours ago
This appears to be from the book, "Fifteen Thousand Useful Phrases, A Practical Handbook of ..." by Grenville Kleiser. It is presented there as an item in a list, completely without context. (books.google.com/…)
– cobaltduck
7 hours ago
@Karlomanio here is the source: enhancemyvocabulary.com/expressive-phrases6.html
– Laura M
7 hours ago
1
Now that you have provided us with the fact that you have encountered the phrase simply as an item in a list, and thus without context, can you again edit your question to tell us what specific aspects are giving you trouble? For example, do you know the meaning of each word individually, and just don't understand how they go together? Or in there a word whose meaning you do not know?
– cobaltduck
7 hours ago
'sunk in a quagmire of' is a metaphor for being swamped (the same metaphor) with so much that it is hard to do something, in this case understand things. 'Phraseology' is a lot of technical vocabulary or big fancy words whose meaning is unclear.
– Mitch
5 hours ago
1
1
I think I understand what is being said, but so you can get the best answer, please post the context of this phrase.
– Karlomanio
7 hours ago
I think I understand what is being said, but so you can get the best answer, please post the context of this phrase.
– Karlomanio
7 hours ago
This appears to be from the book, "Fifteen Thousand Useful Phrases, A Practical Handbook of ..." by Grenville Kleiser. It is presented there as an item in a list, completely without context. (books.google.com/…)
– cobaltduck
7 hours ago
This appears to be from the book, "Fifteen Thousand Useful Phrases, A Practical Handbook of ..." by Grenville Kleiser. It is presented there as an item in a list, completely without context. (books.google.com/…)
– cobaltduck
7 hours ago
@Karlomanio here is the source: enhancemyvocabulary.com/expressive-phrases6.html
– Laura M
7 hours ago
@Karlomanio here is the source: enhancemyvocabulary.com/expressive-phrases6.html
– Laura M
7 hours ago
1
1
Now that you have provided us with the fact that you have encountered the phrase simply as an item in a list, and thus without context, can you again edit your question to tell us what specific aspects are giving you trouble? For example, do you know the meaning of each word individually, and just don't understand how they go together? Or in there a word whose meaning you do not know?
– cobaltduck
7 hours ago
Now that you have provided us with the fact that you have encountered the phrase simply as an item in a list, and thus without context, can you again edit your question to tell us what specific aspects are giving you trouble? For example, do you know the meaning of each word individually, and just don't understand how they go together? Or in there a word whose meaning you do not know?
– cobaltduck
7 hours ago
'sunk in a quagmire of' is a metaphor for being swamped (the same metaphor) with so much that it is hard to do something, in this case understand things. 'Phraseology' is a lot of technical vocabulary or big fancy words whose meaning is unclear.
– Mitch
5 hours ago
'sunk in a quagmire of' is a metaphor for being swamped (the same metaphor) with so much that it is hard to do something, in this case understand things. 'Phraseology' is a lot of technical vocabulary or big fancy words whose meaning is unclear.
– Mitch
5 hours ago
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The expression
sunk in a phraseological quagmire
refers to a discussion using only phrases and clichés, but not clearly defining what they mean.
It's like defining string theory with a few simplistic descriptions and set phrases. Then ending it all with, "you know what I mean."
A political discussion being held using only simplistic phrases and slogans would be another example of this. No one ends really knowing what the other means. So you are
sunk in a phraseological quagmire
answered 7 hours ago
KarlomanioKarlomanio
843311
Simplistic descriptions and phrases are very much the opposite of a 'phraseological quagmire'. 'Phraseology' is the use of highly technical and non-simplistic words.
– Mitch
5 hours ago
I see what your point is here Mitch. This expression could refer to both simplistic AND complicated phraseology, actually.
– Karlomanio
5 hours ago
add a comment |
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The expression
sunk in a phraseological quagmire
refers to a discussion using only phrases and clichés, but not clearly defining what they mean.
It's like defining string theory with a few simplistic descriptions and set phrases. Then ending it all with, "you know what I mean."
A political discussion being held using only simplistic phrases and slogans would be another example of this. No one ends really knowing what the other means. So you are
sunk in a phraseological quagmire
answered 7 hours ago
KarlomanioKarlomanio
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Simplistic descriptions and phrases are very much the opposite of a 'phraseological quagmire'. 'Phraseology' is the use of highly technical and non-simplistic words.
– Mitch
5 hours ago
I see what your point is here Mitch. This expression could refer to both simplistic AND complicated phraseology, actually.
– Karlomanio
5 hours ago
add a comment |
The expression
sunk in a phraseological quagmire
refers to a discussion using only phrases and clichés, but not clearly defining what they mean.
It's like defining string theory with a few simplistic descriptions and set phrases. Then ending it all with, "you know what I mean."
A political discussion being held using only simplistic phrases and slogans would be another example of this. No one ends really knowing what the other means. So you are
sunk in a phraseological quagmire
answered 7 hours ago
KarlomanioKarlomanio
843311
Simplistic descriptions and phrases are very much the opposite of a 'phraseological quagmire'. 'Phraseology' is the use of highly technical and non-simplistic words.
– Mitch
5 hours ago
I see what your point is here Mitch. This expression could refer to both simplistic AND complicated phraseology, actually.
– Karlomanio
5 hours ago
add a comment |
The expression
sunk in a phraseological quagmire
refers to a discussion using only phrases and clichés, but not clearly defining what they mean.
It's like defining string theory with a few simplistic descriptions and set phrases. Then ending it all with, "you know what I mean."
A political discussion being held using only simplistic phrases and slogans would be another example of this. No one ends really knowing what the other means. So you are
sunk in a phraseological quagmire
answered 7 hours ago
KarlomanioKarlomanio
843311
The expression
sunk in a phraseological quagmire
refers to a discussion using only phrases and clichés, but not clearly defining what they mean.
It's like defining string theory with a few simplistic descriptions and set phrases. Then ending it all with, "you know what I mean."
A political discussion being held using only simplistic phrases and slogans would be another example of this. No one ends really knowing what the other means. So you are
sunk in a phraseological quagmire
answered 7 hours ago
KarlomanioKarlomanio
843311
answered 7 hours ago
KarlomanioKarlomanio
843311
answered 7 hours ago
KarlomanioKarlomanio
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answered 7 hours ago
KarlomanioKarlomanio
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Simplistic descriptions and phrases are very much the opposite of a 'phraseological quagmire'. 'Phraseology' is the use of highly technical and non-simplistic words.
– Mitch
5 hours ago
I see what your point is here Mitch. This expression could refer to both simplistic AND complicated phraseology, actually.
– Karlomanio
5 hours ago
add a comment |
Simplistic descriptions and phrases are very much the opposite of a 'phraseological quagmire'. 'Phraseology' is the use of highly technical and non-simplistic words.
– Mitch
5 hours ago
I see what your point is here Mitch. This expression could refer to both simplistic AND complicated phraseology, actually.
– Karlomanio
5 hours ago
Simplistic descriptions and phrases are very much the opposite of a 'phraseological quagmire'. 'Phraseology' is the use of highly technical and non-simplistic words.
– Mitch
5 hours ago
Simplistic descriptions and phrases are very much the opposite of a 'phraseological quagmire'. 'Phraseology' is the use of highly technical and non-simplistic words.
– Mitch
5 hours ago
I see what your point is here Mitch. This expression could refer to both simplistic AND complicated phraseology, actually.
– Karlomanio
5 hours ago
I see what your point is here Mitch. This expression could refer to both simplistic AND complicated phraseology, actually.
– Karlomanio
5 hours ago
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I think I understand what is being said, but so you can get the best answer, please post the context of this phrase.
– Karlomanio
7 hours ago
This appears to be from the book, "Fifteen Thousand Useful Phrases, A Practical Handbook of ..." by Grenville Kleiser. It is presented there as an item in a list, completely without context. (books.google.com/…)
– cobaltduck
7 hours ago
@Karlomanio here is the source: enhancemyvocabulary.com/expressive-phrases6.html
– Laura M
7 hours ago
1
Now that you have provided us with the fact that you have encountered the phrase simply as an item in a list, and thus without context, can you again edit your question to tell us what specific aspects are giving you trouble? For example, do you know the meaning of each word individually, and just don't understand how they go together? Or in there a word whose meaning you do not know?
– cobaltduck
7 hours ago
'sunk in a quagmire of' is a metaphor for being swamped (the same metaphor) with so much that it is hard to do something, in this case understand things. 'Phraseology' is a lot of technical vocabulary or big fancy words whose meaning is unclear.
– Mitch
5 hours ago