When there is a lot of traffic, we say the traffic is heavy. Yes, a bit strange indeed since we do not weigh traffic. An idiomatic and commonly used expression for this is a "traffic jam."
When something is jammed, it is stuck. For example, paper in a printer can get jammed. So, when there is a lot of traffic, you get stuck in the traffic jam.
This usually happens during rush hour, which is the time of the day when people are commuting from home to work and vice versa.
When was the last time you got stuck in a traffic jam?
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
TRAFFIC JAM
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