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.
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To become deeply absorbed in a complex, strange, or seemingly endless topic or activity.
When you go down the rabbit hole, you start exploring something and quickly find yourself lost in a world of details, tangents, or information.
It is often used when something draws you in further than you expected.
"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 looking into one competitor and ended up reading about the entire 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.
