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UKRabbit hole
/ɹˈabɪt hˈəʊl/
/ɹˈæbɪt hˈoʊl/Rabbit hole
[NOUN]
What is the origin of the idiom "rabbit hole" and when to use it?
The idiom "rabbit hole" originates from Lewis Carroll's famous novel "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." In the story, Alice follows a white rabbit down a rabbit hole, which leads her into a whimsical and unpredictable world. The term "rabbit hole" has since been used metaphorically to describe a situation where someone becomes deeply interested or obsessed with something, unable to let go or move on easily.
2
a small hole or tunnel in the ground that is dug by rabbits and used as a burrow or shelter
synonyms : rabbit burrow
3
a situation marked by complexity, confusion, or strangeness, which is often difficult to escape from
Examples
1. And get down people rabbit holes all day long right.
2. Rabbit hole is a real rabbit hole.
3. Number seven is Down the Rabbit Hole.
4. I fell down that rabbit hole.
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