quicksand
quick
ˈkwɪk
kvik
sand
ˌsænd
sānd
British pronunciation
/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

example
Examples
The political scandal became quicksand, entangling everyone involved.
The economic downturn was quicksand for the struggling small business.
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