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sand trap
In a sporting context, this term refers specifically to the bunkers found on golf courses. It carries a connotation of frustration and technical difficulty, as escaping the sand requires a specialized shot. It is often used interchangeably with the term bunker, though sand trap is more descriptive of the physical hazard.
When used figuratively, the term describes a situation that appears manageable but contains hidden complications that stall momentum. It differs from a "trap" in that it implies a slowing down or a bogged-down state rather than a sudden, definitive capture.
Meanings
Examples
The ball landed softly in the greenside sand trap.
He used a sand wedge to blast the ball out of the sand trap.
Avoid the sand trap on the left side of the fairway.
This legal loophole is a total sand trap for new entrepreneurs.
I feel like I am stuck in a professional sand trap with no way to advance.
The plot of the movie leads the protagonist into a psychological sand trap.
The plot of the movie leads the protagonist into a psychological sand trap.