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Newguest  +  424072 Thu, 27 Sep 07 12:11 AM

Hi

What does the phrase "stuck in reverse" mean? Can somebody be stuck in reverse?

thanks
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Clive  +  424079 Thu, 27 Sep 07 12:37 AM

Hi,

What does the phrase "stuck in reverse" mean? Can somebody be stuck in reverse?

If a car is stuck in reverse, it means you can't get it out of that gear. It will only go backwards.

I suppose you could say this figuratively, eg 'In my English class, I am stuck in reverse', meaning that you can't stop forgetting everything you have learned.

However, I'd have to think for a moment and consider the context before I could understand your meaning.

Best wishes, Clive

Best wishes, Clive
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Newguest, 2 yr 59 days ago
ok, it's clear now. Thanks
Neeraj Jain, 2 yr 59 days ago

I agree with Clive. It has also happend with me. Many a times, my car gets stuck in reverse gear.

Anonymous, 5 days ago 4:29 am
like going backward.,it is like you can't seem to move ahead.
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