In a rut Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹət
IN-uh-RUHT
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈʌt
IN-uh-RUT
Definition
Feeling bored, stuck in the same routine, or unable to make changes in your life.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, frequently describes work life or daily habits that feel repetitive and unfulfilling. Often used with 'feel', 'get', or 'stuck'. Related phrases: 'break out of a rut', 'stuck in a rut'.
Spanish: estancado - atrapado en la rutinaPortuguese (BR): preso na rotina - estagnadoPortuguese (PT): preso na rotina - estagnadoChinese (Simplified): 陷入困境 - 一成不变Chinese (Traditional): 陷入困境 - 一成不變Hindi: एक ढर्रे में फँसना - एक ही स्थिति में रहनाArabic: عالِق في روتين - عالق في نمط مملBengali: একঘেয়েমিতে - চক্রে (দৈনন্দিন জীবনের)Russian: рутина - застойJapanese: マンネリ - 行き詰まるVietnamese: mắc kẹt trong lối mòn - lặp đi lặp lạiKorean: 권태기 - 반복되는 일상에 지침Turkish: rutine bağlanmak - monotonlukUrdu: ایک ہی ڈگر پر چلنا - یکسانیتIndonesian: terjebak dalam rutinitas - jenuh dengan rutinitas
Example Sentences
I feel in a rut at work.
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She realized she was in a rut and wanted a change.
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After doing the same thing every day, he got in a rut.
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You seem a bit in a rut lately—do you want to try something new this weekend?
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Whenever I'm in a rut, traveling helps me break free.
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He hates feeling in a rut and always looks for new challenges.
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