bog down

verb

1. adverbwhentr, often passive to impede or be impeded physically or mentally

Idioms and Phrases

Become stuck, be unable to progress, as in Their research bogged down because they lacked the laboratory expertise . This expression transfers sinking into the mud of a swamp to being hampered or halted. [First half of 1900s]

Example Sentences

In fact, “Wicked” operates with its audience constantly in mind, keeping an amiable pace that manages not to be bogged down by too many songs or unnecessary reprises.

From Salon

But the weight of expectations is a heavy thing to bear and they bog down this capable movie version on its way to liftoff.

From Los Angeles Times

Chinitz added that the reinstitution of fault-only grounds would "bog down" the already overwhelmed family court system as estranged couples air out their deeply personal grievances and spar over proving one party's wrongdoing.

From Salon

While DeSantis was bogged down with official duties in Florida, Trump moved early to define the contours of the campaign, Lanza said.

From BBC

They are now bogged down in the mud in what has become a battle of attrition.

From Salon

Related Words

• halt
• hang up
• impede
• stall