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
Priscilla	[pri'silə]
Callista	kə-LIS-tə	English (Rare)
Ptah	PTAH, PTAHKH	Egyptian Mythology
Teofila	te-aw-FEE-lah (Polish)	Italian, Polish
KivanÇ	-	Turkish
Bet	BET (Limburgish)	Frisian, Limburgish