He fell into a quicksand trap while hiking in the desert.
quicksand pit
Frequency:
60
%
The explorers found themselves stuck in a quicksand pit.
quicksand sink
Frequency:
50
%
The weight of his backpack caused him to sink deeper into the quicksand.
quicksand danger
Frequency:
45
%
Signs warned hikers of the quicksand danger in the area.
Idiomatic Expressions for quicksand
Phrase: Quicksand of bureaucracy
Meaning: A situation where bureaucracy or red tape slows down progress or makes it difficult to navigate
Usage: The company found itself sinking in the quicksand of bureaucracy as it tried to get approval for the new project.