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I was stuck in traffic vs I got 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.
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Last updated: July 08, 2018 • 181155 views

This phrase is correct.

"I was stuck in traffic"

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

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

This phrase is correct.

"I got stuck in traffic"

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

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.
  • I got stuck in traffic on the diva freeway.
  • Sorry I'm late. I got stuck in traffic.
  • Sorry, I got stuck in traffic.
  • I got stuck in traffic.
  • I got stuck in traffic and by the time I got there...
  • I got stuck in some traffic coming from the press conference.
  • I got you stuck in traffic, 88th and 3rd Avenue.
  • Sorry, I got stuck in really bad traffic.
  • I got stuck in the most horrendous traffic.
  • The other two got stuck in traffic.
  • Ray said he and Caitlin got stuck in traffic for hours because of an overturned big rig.
  • And, sure, they got stuck in traffic for two hours and complained the whole time...
  • He's from out of town and apparently got stuck in traffic.
  • His fiancée's stuck in traffic South of Gainesville.
  • I was driving home, got stuck in traffic,
  • Let me guess - you're stuck in traffic.
  • Stuck in traffic, now we've missed the whole rehearsal dinner.
  • That guy is always stuck in traffic.
  • I don't want to blow it just because Jesse's stuck in traffic.
  • Maybe they're stuck in traffic.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I was stuck in traffic

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