in a tight spot

also in a tough spot

in a difficult situation If there is a shortage of fuel, everyone who drives to work will be in a tight spot. Bob's in a tight spot right now because he has fallen behind in his work.

Related vocabulary: in a bind

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
TristÁN	tree-STAHN	Spanish
SÉVerin	-	French
MagdalÉNa	-	Czech, Slovak, Hungarian
Shannah	SHAN-ə	English (Rare)
Lynda	['lində]
Phirun	-	Khmer