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rabbit hole

/ˈræbɪt həʊl/

Übersetzung: Metaphorischer Begriff für eine komplexe, verworrene oder seltsame Situation, aus der man kaum herausfindet, oft bezogen auf eine obsessive oder viel Zeit raubende Suche nach Informationen oder Wissen, besonders im Internet.

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/ˈræbɪt həʊl/B2informal
  • deMetaphorischer Begriff für eine komplexe, verworrene oder seltsame Situation, aus der man kaum herausfindet, oft bezogen auf eine obsessive oder viel Zeit raubende Suche nach Informationen oder Wissen, besonders im Internet.

A metaphorical term for a complex, confusing, or bizarre situation that is difficult to escape from, often referring to an obsessive or time-consuming pursuit of information or knowledge, especially online.

  1. A bizarre or confusing situationB2informal

    A situation that is strange, confusing, or difficult to escape from, often leading to more complexity.

    deKaninchenbau

    • Once I started researching the conspiracy theory, I fell down a rabbit hole of conflicting information.
    • The internet is full of rabbit holes that can waste hours of your time.
    • His investigation into the company's finances led him down a rabbit hole of corruption.
  2. A journey into the unknownB2informal

    A metaphorical journey into a strange, surreal, or unknown world, often with unexpected discoveries.

    deKaninchenbau

    • The documentary took viewers down a rabbit hole of ancient mysteries.
    • Her new hobby of genealogy led her down a rabbit hole of family secrets.
    • Exploring the abandoned building felt like going down a rabbit hole.