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British Slang: Bog / Bog Down

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Bog Down

To become stuck (as if in a bog) and unable to progress.

To cause to become stuck and unable to progress.

Bog off

Go away (originally RAF slang).

Bogtrotter

Derogatory term for an Irishman, particularly an Irish peasant.

Bogroll

Toilet paper.

Meaning of bog from English-Bulgarian dictionary:

I.

1. Bog, wetland, marsh.

2. Cesspit, toilet

Serbonian bog – hopeless situation, dead end.

II.

1. To get stuck in a bog (usually pass)

2. Figuratively, to get bogged down.

Our discussions bogged down – our discussions reached a dead end.

Bogged down in/by difficulties – stuck up to one's neck in troubles.

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