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gridlock

New York phrase
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Maturity / Intensity: πŸ”₯

Severe traffic congestion where vehicles block intersections and prevent any movement

Β« Don't drive through Midtown during UN week, it's total gridlock. Β»
Avoid driving through Midtown Manhattan during the UN General Assembly because traffic is completely jammed.
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