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enroscam-se

[en-ro-SKA(n)-se]
verb
get tangled up; get twisted; get caught up
1. to become twisted, coiled, or tangled around something
The rope enroscam-se around the pole.
A corda enroscou-se no poste.
2. to become caught or trapped in a complicated situation
He enroscam-se in a web of lies.
Ele enroscou-se numa teia de mentiras.
3. to get involved or entangled in trouble or difficulty
They enroscam-se in legal troubles.
Eles enroscaram-se em problemas legais.
NYC Slang
get twisted up; get caught up in something
Synonyms
enredar-seenrodilhar-seembrulhar-secomplicar-seenvolver-se
Antonyms
desenroscar-sedesembrulhar-selibertar-sedesenvover-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
enroscam-se
commonly used in both literal and figurative senses
Portugal
enroscam-se
similar usage, though 'enrascar-se' may be preferred in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

enroscar-se em problemas
enroscar-se numa teia
enroscar-se em dívidas
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