quicksand

• Naturphänomen aus lockerem, mit Wasser gesättigtem Sand, der Gegenstände oder Personen einsaugen kann; bildlich auch eine gefährliche Lage, aus der man sich kaum befreien kann.

A noun referring to a treacherous pit of loose wet sand that engulfs objects, or a dangerous situation that is difficult to escape.

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1. Physical hazardA2formal

   A deep, wet, loose sand pit that can suck in and trap people or animals.

   Treibsand

   • The hiker got stuck in quicksand near the riverbank.
   • Quicksand is often found near river deltas and marshes.
   • The movie showed a dramatic scene of someone sinking into quicksand.

   Synonymebogmorassquagmire

2. Dangerous or difficult situationB2informal

   A metaphorical situation that is hard to escape from and can cause harm or ruin.

   Treibsand

   • He found himself in the quicksand of debt after losing his job.
   • The political scandal was a quicksand that destroyed many careers.
   • Avoid the quicksand of toxic relationships that drain your energy.

   Synonymemiremorasspredicamentquagmireswamp