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in a tight spot

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
See also: spot, tight

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Consolatakon-so-LAH-tahItalian
Luljeta-Albanian
Mitre-Bulgarian, Macedonian
Elenorael-ə-NAWR-əEnglish
MickyMIK-eeEnglish
&Thorn;ÓRleikr-Ancient Scandinavian
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