in a rut
Meaning: In a boring routine.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Daily Life
Origin: A rut is a groove or narrow track pressed into a dirt road that catches the wheel of a vehicle and forces the vehicle to go in a restricted path that the driver is unable to alter. The expression connotes going in a direction or doing an activity without being able to vary it.
More idioms — Daily Life
- in dutch with someone — In trouble.
- in full swing — At the peak of activity or intensity.
- in of one's element — In one's most comfortable or favorite environment.
- have someone in stitches — To make someone laugh very hard.
- in the bag — A sure thing; success is assured.
- in the black — Making a profit.
More English idioms
- in the chips — Having lots of money.
- in the doghouse — In someone's bad graces; in trouble.
- in the loop — Informed.
- in the nick of time — At the last moment, just before something bad happens.
- in the pink — In good health or good condition.
- in the red — Losing money; not making a profit.
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