Meaning of the word "in a rut" in English

What does "in a rut" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

in a rut

US /ɪn ə rʌt/
UK /ɪn ə rʌt/

Idiom

doing the same things all the time and not making any progress

Example:
I feel like I'm in a rut with my job; every day is the same.
We need to try something new, we're getting in a rut.