flounder (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈflʌndər/
Definition
To struggle or move clumsily and uncertainly, often in a confused or helpless way.
Examples
He floundered through his speech, forgetting his lines and losing his place.
The company is floundering after losing its main investor.
She floundered in the deep water, unable to swim well.
How to Use flounder
- flounder in (prepositional phrase)
- To struggle or move awkwardly within a specific environment or situation. — "The small business is floundering in the current economic climate."
- flounder through (prepositional phrase)
- To move or progress clumsily and with difficulty through a task or situation. — "He had to flounder through the dense undergrowth to reach the cabin."
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