Go Down the Rabbit Hole.
English
idiom
Become deeply involved in an activity that unexpectedly takes more time and turns out differently from your initial plan.
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Become deeply involved in an activity that unexpectedly takes more time and turns out differently from your initial plan.
Trusted by1M+English learners & teachers worldwide
To get pulled deep into a topic that has no clear end.
When you go down the rabbit hole, you start small and hours later you are lost in side paths.
It is often used when something draws you in further than you meant to go.
"Get Lost in the Weeds"
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Focusing too much on minor details and losing sight of the bigger picture
"Fall Into a Trap"
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Being caught in a situation that is harmful or misleading, often through a trick
"Go Down the Rabbit Hole"
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Becoming deeply absorbed in a complex or endless topic beyond the original intention
I started reading about one rival and ended up researching the whole industry.
Classic rabbit hole — useful, but set a timer next time or you'll lose the whole afternoon.
Why are you so tired — did you sleep last night?
I went down a rabbit hole watching old interviews online and it was suddenly 2 AM.
How do I know when to stop researching and just start the project?
When you catch yourself going down a rabbit hole — that's your sign to start.
