be in a fix
To be in a troublesome situation. Boy, I'm really in a fix—I accidentally made plans with two different men tonight! We're in a fix now because the hotel gave our room away! Oh, we're in a fix, all right! Just how are we going to explain this to the boss without getting fired?
get in a fix
To enter into a challenging, problematic, or dangerous situation, especially unintentionally or unwittingly. It's always a good idea to carry a simple first aid kit when you're camping, just in case you get into a fix out there in the wilderness. I always keep a few thousand dollars in a separate savings account to fall back on if we ever get in a fix financially. If Luke's gotten in a fix, do not get involved. He needs to face the consequences of his own bad decisions.
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