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I am stuck in traffic vs I am stuck on the road

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I am stuck in traffic' refers to someone is in a situation where there is a lot of traffic and they are unable to move. 'I am stuck on the road' refers to someone who is currently unavailable due to being occupied with a commute.

Explained by Michele A.
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Last updated: July 29, 2024 • 44223 views

I am stuck in traffic

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express being in a situation where there is a lot of traffic and movement is restricted.

Examples:

I am stuck in traffic and will be late for the meeting.
Sorry, I can't talk right now, I am stuck in traffic.
I hate being stuck in traffic during rush hour.
We were stuck in traffic for hours on the way to the airport.
She missed her flight because she was stuck in traffic.

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Last updated: October 27, 2024

Apr 5, 2023 ... I am stuck in traffic running late. Should I quickly get out of my car and find rocks to throw at the other cars for causing traffic? All ...
Road rage is not one of my vices but I do get frustrated if I am stuck in traffic either due to road works or congestion. Two people in a white stretch limo ...
Jan 24, 2011 ... When I am stuck in traffic, I just like to put nice relaxing music that isn't too loud and not too energetic. I like to look out the windows ...
Dec 13, 2023 ... When I am stuck in traffic – or stuck in a situation in which I impatiently wait for some future development – I often think of my ...
Apr 11, 2024 ... • 7mo ago •. No. Two things can be true at the same time. I am stuck in traffic. I'm contributing to the traffic. Upvote 1. Downvote Award Share.
Remember, I am stuck in traffic in this situation so no air is moving. As soon as I get the car going 20-30 MPH for at least 20 seconds or so, the cool air ...
Sep 29, 2014 ... ... Report. I am stuck in traffic behind the 98 car! r/dogecoin - I am stuck in traffic behind the 98 car! imgur.com. Open. Upvote 2.3K
Apr 8, 2023 ... I am stuck in traffic! —>The contributing factor, immediate cause, or proximate cause that led to the undesired event. Now ...
May 14, 2012 ... "I am stuck in traffic and it is not displayed on my RTTI equipped BMW or my BMW indicates a traffic incident at my current location and ...
Aug 26, 2012 ... I will remember that later today when I am stuck in traffic with Kiddo and she shouts at all of the other cars, "Oh, come on!" I fear I have ...

Alternatives:

I am caught in traffic
I am trapped in traffic
I am held up in traffic
I am delayed in traffic
I am stranded in traffic

I am stuck on the road

This phrase is correct but less commonly used compared to 'I am stuck in traffic.'

This phrase can be used when someone is physically unable to move from a specific location on the road.

Examples:

I am stuck on the road with a flat tire.
The car broke down, and now we are stuck on the road.
We were stuck on the road waiting for the tow truck.
She was stuck on the road due to a road closure.
The accident left us stuck on the road for hours.

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Last updated: October 27, 2024

Jun 24, 2018 ... ... I am stuck on the road and I feel down, I start thinking. Okay, what is the next step. Focus on the next step. And don't give up. 50 11 ...
Apr 11, 2023 ... If I am stuck on the road, I will press the infinity button on the car; otherwise my plan is to let the Concierge do the work, not me." You ...
Jan 12, 2019 ... I am stuck on the road with my foot on the brake on a because the e. Mechanic's Assistant chat img. Customer: I am stuck in 2-L Mechanic's ...
May 31, 2021 ... I am stuck on the Road to Hamartia quest at the part where Eivor has to find the scout and bring the body to Halfdan, but nothing occurs.
Nov 25, 2020 ... ... I am stuck on the road somewhere. I don't mind if it a used one as long as it fits in the glove box is ok. Danedingerson ...
Jun 8, 2014 ... ... I am stuck on the road. can help me get back . ... I put it in park, still stayed in neutral and locked up I am stuck on the road.
Jul 28, 2024 ... Now I am stuck on the road, the car move when I am on drive and reverse but the accelerator does not work. I drive automatic. I am currently ...
Mar 31, 2019 ... It jeeps doing this and eventually the engine dies and I am stuck on the road. I went to look, and my carb headers were loose so I screwed ...
May 21, 2023 ... I am stuck on the road. I will probably remember his laugh which was kind of a giggle with laugh mixed in and his smile. Posted to the ...

Alternatives:

I am stranded on the road
I am immobilized on the road
I am marooned on the road
I am halted on the road
I am blocked on the road

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