Phrasal Verb - hemming in
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.Definition
To limit or restrict someone's actions or freedom, often by surrounding them with pressure or criticism. This phrasal verb can also mean to contain or enclose something.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | The boss was hemmed in by the expectations of the board of directors. |
| 2 | The protesters were hemmed in by the police, making it difficult for them to leave. |
| 3 | The tight budget hemmed in the project team's creative ideas. |
| 4 | The container was hemmed in by the narrow alleyways of the old city. |
| 5 | The ball was hemmed in by the opposing team's defense. |
| 6 | The new policy hemmed in the sales team's ability to offer discounts. |
| 7 | The journalist was hemmed in by the government's restrictions on reporting. |
| 8 | The adventurous hikers were hemmed in by the steep cliffs and thick fog. |
| 9 | The artist was hemmed in by the constraints of the commission's brief. |
| 10 | The dog was hemmed in by the high fence and couldn't escape. |