Real Estate Market Trends

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun the act or process of expanding beyond reasonable limits or boundaries

  • The company faced financial difficulties due to overexpansion into new markets.
  • They got into trouble because they expanded too much too quickly.
  • They went overboard with their expansion and now they're paying the price.
  • Their overexpansion was like a balloon that popped, leaving them with nothing.

noun A situation or circumstance that is difficult to escape from or avoid

  • The hikers were warned to be cautious of bear traps set by the park rangers.
  • Watch out for those bear traps in the woods, they can be dangerous!
  • I almost stepped into a bear trap while exploring the forest.
  • The contract had a hidden clause that felt like a bear trap, trapping us in a difficult situation.