be in (a bit of) a jam



be in (a bit of) a jam

To be in a troublesome situation. I'm in a bit of a jam—I accidentally made plans with two different men tonight! We're in a jam now because the hotel gave our room away!
See also: bit, jam

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Sevda-Turkish, Azerbaijani
Goldie['gəuldi:]
Todorka-Bulgarian, Macedonian
Nabil-Arabic
Maryannemer-ee-AN, mar-ee-ANEnglish
Varfolomey-Russian (Rare)