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to get stuck in
01
ficar preso em
to not be able to move from a place or position
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começando algo com paixão
to start with much enthusiasm
What is the origin of the idiom "get stuck in" and when to use it?
The idiom "get stuck in" is commonly used in British and informal English to describe the act of starting an activity with much enthusiasm and dedication. The origin of this idiom is uncertain, but it is likely rooted in the idea of eagerly immersing oneself in a task, as if one is figuratively "stuck" into it.
Exemplo
The printer jammed when multiple sheets of paper got stuck in the feeder.
I got stuck in the mother of all traffic jams.
Once the opportunity arose, she got stuck into volunteering at the local animal shelter.
The car got stuck in the mud and couldn't be moved without assistance.
Tom started bitching about the traffic as soon as he got stuck in the jam.
