dead in the water
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彻底陷入停滞, 已经没法推进
used to describe a situation or plan that has come to a complete halt or has become unproductive, with little to no chance of progress or success
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After the investors pulled out, the project was dead in the water.
投资人撤出后，这个项目彻底陷入停滞。
