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get mobbed
What is the meaning of "get mobbed"?
Today I got mobbed by dozens of taxi drivers in NYC.
In what situations can I use this phrase?
Thanks!
24 de may. de 2017 13:52
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Hi Victoriaenglish,
"Mob" means an unruly and agitated crowd. When you "get mobbed", you are surrounded by such a crowd. Perhaps you touched a raw nerve of a taxi driver. Very soon, other taxi drivers were drawn into the dispute as they felt the same indignation (perhaps people of the same profession have similar experiences and react similarly to a situation).
You may use the phrase to refer to a riot, a group of paparazzi or a group of supporters.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Lance
24 de mayo de 2017
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It means when you are surrounded by a crowd. For example, the movie star got mobbed by fans.
I wouldn't use it for taxi drivers so much.
24 de mayo de 2017
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Hi! To mob means to crowd around, to become crowded. So this sentence means that you got crowded and were surrounded by lots of taxis.
I hope that helped!
24 de mayo de 2017
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