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in traffic vs in the traffic

Both 'in traffic' and 'in the traffic' are correct, but 'In traffic' refers to being stuck in a traffic jam or congestion, while 'in the traffic' refers to a specific traffic situation or location.
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Last updated: January 11, 2025 • 8029 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to being stuck in a traffic jam or congestion.

"in traffic"

This phrase is used to describe the situation of being stuck in traffic or experiencing traffic congestion.

Examples:

  • I was running late because I got stuck in traffic.
  • There was a lot of honking in traffic this morning.
  • She was frustrated by the slow movement in traffic.
  • The accident caused a long delay in traffic.
  • We were moving slowly in traffic.
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  • 2 days ago ... Waiting in traffic when I had an idea. And thought of this ridiculous hypothetical, advertising campaign for Viagra. Plenty ...
  • No entries in traffic logs ; ‎02-22-2014 08:09 AM ; ‎02-22-2014 10:30 AM ; ‎02-22-2014 12:32 PM ; ‎02-22-2014 12:49 PM ; ‎02-22-2014 02:48 PM.
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  • Mar 24, 2023 ... It's completely normal to experience some frustration when driving in traffic, especially when others are violating traffic laws or driving ...
  • Feb 28, 2024 ... Comparison period in Traffic Analytics and other metrics (e.g. Social Media). Nearly nowhere in within HupSpot it is possible to set comparison ...
  • The joys of being stuck in traffic. Facebook Twitter Email Message. By Hoppy Kercheval. October 9, 2024 - 12:37 am. In my line of work, I deal with a lot of ...
  • Aug 29, 2023 ... Stuck in traffic questions. Thread starter TheSimpsonsMan; Start date Aug 29, 2023. This site may earn commission on affiliate links. 1 · 2.
  • Oct 21, 2022 ... ... in traffic stops for Black and Latino drivers. Our “veil of darkness” analysis of the likelihood of being stopped for a traffic violation ...
  • Shoggoths in Traffic. by Tobias S. Buckell. Published in Sept. 2017 (Issue 88) | 3890 words © 2017 by Tobias Buckell. Originally published in Patreon.com ...

Alternatives:

  • stuck in traffic
  • caught in traffic
  • sitting in traffic
  • trapped in traffic
  • held up in traffic

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English. It is used when referring to a specific traffic situation or location.

"in the traffic"

This phrase is used when referring to a specific traffic situation or location, rather than the general experience of being stuck in traffic.

Examples:

  • There was an accident in the traffic near the intersection.
  • The police were directing the flow of cars in the traffic.
  • The congestion in the traffic was caused by road construction.
  • I saw a familiar face in the traffic on my way to work.
  • The bus was stuck in the traffic on the bridge.
  • May 13, 2020 ... Traffic (as a noun) means vehicles moving on a public highway. You get caught in the traffic (congestion). I was waiting for her at the ...
  • Jan 13, 2011 ... "caught in the traffic" because everyone knows "the bad traffic" you are talking about? Or does it not really matter?
  • ... in the traffic log whether the ntp server responded or not. You could set up a packet capture with filters for the client and server IPs, and UDP/123, to ...
  • May 31, 2023 ... How to define to identify a URL in the traffic with Direct URL? ... I can't get the url, I need guidance. I'm using api v3 in php.
  • Aug 23, 2024 ... Hey guys, Is it possible to filter all users that contains same word in the traffic logs in the monitor tab For example I tried using ...
  • Hi Friends,What is the burst size in the traffic shaping tab of the VSwith?It is said the bust size is the bandwith of a period of the time?what the length ...
  • Feb 2, 2021 ... Why wouldn't I have seen this traffic before in the traffic log? Bonus question: why don't I still see it after adding the static route? Thanks!
  • When operating in the traffic pattern at most airports with an operating control tower, aircraft typically fly at airspeeds no greater than 200 knots (230 miles ...
  • Jun 20, 2024 ... Tips for controlling Airspeed in the traffic pattern? Just like the title says. I'm a student pilot with about 30 hours and everything else ...
  • Feb 14, 2014 ... Are there any legal interpretations on what constitutes a flight in the traffic pattern? Does this mean that if tower assigns you a straight in, ...

Alternatives:

  • in that traffic
  • in this traffic
  • in heavy traffic
  • in slow traffic
  • in rush hour traffic

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