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tangled web

A convoluted situation usually caused by some form of deception. The investigation revealed a tangled web of fraud among the members of the political party.

See also: tangled, web

tangled up with somebody

involved with someone The boy had gotten tangled up with a bad bunch of kids and was in serious trouble.

Usage notes: usually said about someone who causes you trouble

See also: tangled, up

tangled up with something

also tangled up in something

involved in something that is difficult to get out of It is a huge mistake to get tangled up with drugs. The Development Commission got tangled up in a controversy and lawsuit over a gravel plant located along the railroad tracks.

See also: tangled, up

a tangled web

a situation that is very complicated and where many people are behaving dishonestly (usually + of ) The inquiry revealed a tangled web of fraud and deception among the agents.

See also: tangled, web