Tuesday, 16 August 2016

Idioms with Prepositions - At a Standstill



Meaning – not moving at all (often used to refer to traffic)

Ø      Traffic on the highway was at a standstill for hours due to a heavy  thunderstorm that flooded many parts of the city.


Ø      Traffic was at a standstill by the time I was done at the office. So, I  decided to have dinner at a nearby café while waiting for the traffic to  ease.

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