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hobble
This term evokes a sense of restricted movement, whether physical or systemic. When describing a person, it suggests a labored, uneven pace that conveys pain or fragility, distinguishing it from a simple limp by implying a more pronounced struggle to maintain balance.
In a professional or political context, the word functions as a powerful metaphor for sabotage or limitation. It suggests that the subject is not completely stopped, but is instead rendered inefficient or clumsy, as if their "legs" have been tied together by bureaucracy or poor decision-making.
Ý nghĩa
To walk with difficulty or an uneven gait, typically because of an injury to the leg or foot.
To tie the legs of a horse or other animal together to prevent it from wandering away.
To restrict the activity, progress, or efficiency of a person, organization, or process.
Ví dụ
He had to hobble back to the locker room after twisting his ankle.
I can barely walk with this sprained toe, so I will just hobble to the kitchen.
The cowboy decided to hobble the horses before leaving the camp for the night.
Excessive bureaucracy continues to hobble the growth of small businesses.
Lack of funding will hobble our ability to complete the research on time.
Make sure the leather hobble is secure so the pony does not wander off.
The old man walked with a slight hobble that became more pronounced in winter.
Why is he walking with such a strange hobble today?