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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 network of fine threads constructed by a spider from fluid secreted by its spinnerets, used to catch its prey

A trick by which someone is misled into acting contrary to their interests or intentions

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

A thing or person that causes worry or difficulty; a problem

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

complicated situation

between a rock and a hard place

worst that could happen

worst outcome

worst possible outcome

troublesome situation

embarrassing situation

labor^US

labour^UK

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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

Noun

A network of fine threads constructed by a spider from fluid secreted by its spinnerets, used to catch its prey

fibre^UK

fiber^US

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A trick by which someone is misled into acting contrary to their interests or intentions

manoeuvre^UK

maneuver^US

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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; a problem

source of aggravation

malaise

ache

trials and tribulations

offense^US

offence^UK

rigor^US

rigour^UK

labour^UK

labor^US

endeavors^US

endeavours^UK

rigours^UK

offences^UK

offenses^US

laborings^US

labourings^UK

vigour^UK

vigor^US

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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

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