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I was stuck in traffic vs I am stuck in traffic

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I was stuck in traffic' is used when referring to a past event, while 'I am stuck in traffic' is used when describing a current situation. The choice between the two depends on whether you are talking about a past experience or your current state.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 989 views

I was stuck in traffic

This phrase is correct when referring to a past event of being stuck in traffic.

This phrase is used to describe a situation that occurred in the past, indicating that at a specific time in the past, the speaker was stuck in traffic.

Some examples from our editors:

  • Yesterday, I was stuck in traffic for over an hour.
  • When I lived in the city, I was stuck in traffic every morning on my way to work.
  • to be caught in a traffic jam. I am sorry I am late. I was stuck in traffic. Our taxi was stuck in traffic and I thought I would never get to the airport on time. See also: ...
  • Oct 4, 2006 ... You could say I was "Stuck in Traffic." Reading this book made me realize that I am my worst enemy. Self-doubt, worrying about what other ...
  • Ryan Mallett on missing flight: I was stuck in traffic. Posted by Josh Alper on October 25, 2015, 5:34 PM EST. ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 04: Ryan Mallett #15 of ...
  • I was stuck in traffic !!! Michelle, Thank you for inviting me to your dinner party. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. I was stuck in traffic. I hope you started without ...

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I got stuck in traffic
  • I had been stuck in traffic
  • I found myself stuck in traffic
  • I used to get stuck in traffic

I am stuck in traffic

This phrase is correct when describing a current situation of being stuck in traffic.

This phrase is used to express the current state of being stuck in traffic, indicating that at the moment of speaking, the speaker is experiencing traffic congestion.

Examples:

  • I am stuck in traffic right now, so I'll be a bit late.
  • Sorry, I can't talk at the moment, I am stuck in traffic.
  • 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 currently stuck in traffic
  • I find myself stuck in traffic
  • I am experiencing traffic congestion
  • I am caught in traffic

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