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Hedge in

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Physical Confinement

Often used when someone feels physically trapped in a tight space.

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At the crowded concert, I felt hedged in.
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Emotional Effect

Can express feeling claustrophobic or uncomfortable due to lack of space.

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The tiny room made her feel hedged in.
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Not Literal

Used metaphorically, it means being pressured by circumstances, not actual walls.

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Hedged in by high expectations, he was stressed.
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