hemmed in
adjective/phrasal verb
Pronunciation: /hɛmd ɪn/
Definition
Surrounded or confined by obstacles, people, or circumstances that restrict movement or freedom.
Examples
The small town felt hemmed in by the dense, impenetrable forest.
She felt hemmed in by her demanding job and constant family obligations.
The soldiers were hemmed in by enemy forces on all sides of the valley.
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