Be snowed in/up

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verb

To be unable to leave a place because of heavy snowfall.

After the blizzard, we were snowed in for three days.
Visual representation of "be snowed in/up" - To be unable to leave a place because of heavy snowfall

Often appears as...

  • to be snowed in
  • snowed in at home
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Visual representation of "be snowed in/up"
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Literal Meaning

Used when heavy snow physically prevents you from leaving a location.

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We were snowed in at the cabin for the weekend.
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Temporary Situation

Emphasizes a situation is often short-term, until snow is cleared.

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The snowstorm left us snowed in until the plows arrived.
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Isolation Feeling

Can imply feelings of isolation or being cut off from others.

Illustration for Isolation Feeling
With the roads closed, we felt snowed in and isolated.
Visual representation of the word "Be snowed in/up"

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