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2021-07-29 10:07
Boxed in American British informal
This expression is often used in the passive form.
1. To obstruct someone or something from moving from a specific location
Jane's car is boxed in because its engine doesn't work.
The traffic congestion has caused our bus boxed in for one hour.
2. To restrict one's choices or make one feel restricted
I used to be boxed in as a gentle girl, which makes me uncomfortable.
She is capable of performing well in every field, don't just box her in designing tasks.
The verb "box" should be conjugated according to its tense.
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1. To punch a hole in one's ticket to show that they have paid for a ride
2. To do something that allows one to go further in a competition or to be promoted at work
1. Please, tell me if I forget to punch your ticket.
2. With a view to punching my ticket to the final, I did whatever it takes to win this round.
