quicksand
quick
ˈkwɪk
kvik
sand
ˌsænd
sānd
/kwˈɪksænd/

Definition & Meaning of "quicksand"in English

Quicksand
01

a pit filled with loose wet sand into which objects are sucked down

02

a hazardous or difficult situation that is very hard to get out of

Examples
The political scandal became quicksand, entangling everyone involved.
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