Pit

usgb/pɪt/
noun

A hole in the ground.

He fell into a pit while walking in the forest in the dark.
Visual representation of "pit" - A hole in the ground

Often appears as...

  • fall into a pit
  • dig a pit
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Safety Warning

When speaking about pits in the ground, it often implies danger or traps.

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Watch out for pits on this trail.
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Hidden Problems

'Pit' can metaphorically suggest hidden issues or difficulties in a situation or plan.

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Digging deeper into the report, we found a pit of problems.
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