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
MariËLle	-	Dutch
Ardashir	-	Persian
Wim	VIM (Dutch), WIM (Dutch)	Dutch, German
Rachna	-	Indian, Hindi, Marathi
Munir	-	Arabic
Eerik	E:-reek	Finnish