In a rut
In a settled or established habit or course of action, especially a boring one. For example, We go to the seashore every summer—we’re in a rut, or After ten years at the same job she says she’s in a rut. This expression alludes to having a wheel stuck in a groove in the road. [ Early 1800s ]
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[in-uh z-muhch uh z, az] /ˌɪn əzˈmʌtʃ əz, ˌæz/ conjunction 1. in view of the fact that; seeing that; since. 2. insofar as; to such a degree as. /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/ conjunction (subordinating) 1. in view of the fact that; seeing that; since 2. to the extent or degree that; in so far as 1. Also, insomuch […]
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