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"I got stuck in traffic" vs "I was stuck in traffic"

Both phrases are correct. "I was stuck in traffic" implies being in the middle of traffic, while "I got stuck in traffic" sounds like something that happened to you in the moment.

Last Updated: July 08, 2018

I got stuck in traffic

This is correct

You might use this phrase to explain why you were late.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • I'm sorry I am so late; I got stuck in traffic this morning.
  • I got stuck in traffic on the way to your house.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I was stuck in traffic

I was stuck in traffic

This is correct

This phrase implies that you were in the middle of a traffic jam.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • I was stuck in traffic when you called.
  • I was stuck in traffic when I suddenly realized that I had forgotten my wallet.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I was in the middle of a traffic jam
  • I got stuck in traffic

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