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An awkward, complex, or hazardous situation

A soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot

A sequence of events so absurd, complicated and uncommon as to be unbelievable

A small pool of water, usually on a path or road

A thing or person that causes worry or difficulty

A whirling mass of fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind

A large area of barren, typically uninhabited land

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An awkward, complex, or hazardous situation

unfortunate situation

problematic situation

pretty kettle of fish

rigor^US

rigour^UK

unpredictable situation

complex problem

dog's breakfast

Pandora's box

complicated situation

troublesome situation

between a rock and a hard place

worst that could happen

worst outcome

worst possible outcome

damned if you do, damned if you don't

lose-lose

farce

difficult problem

embarrassing situation

labor^US

labour^UK

monkey wrench in the works

unforeseen circumstances

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“That campaign didn't exactly become the quagmire critics predicted.”

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A soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot

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“Joel, who isn't racing, is wise enough to stay out of the quagmire and cruise the scene at the top of the mountain.”

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A sequence of events so absurd, complicated and uncommon as to be unbelievable

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A small pool of water, usually on a path or road

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A thing or person that causes worry or difficulty

burr under someone's saddle

burr in someone's saddle

trials and tribulations

impediment

pitfall

malaise

source of aggravation

monkey wrench in the works

severe test

twinge

thorn in someone's side

thorn in someone's flesh

chip on your shoulder

offense^US

offence^UK

rigor^US

rigour^UK

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A whirling mass of fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind

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A large area of barren, typically uninhabited land

calibre^UK

caliber^US

gauge^UK

gage^US

judgement^UK

judgment^US

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