be in (a bit of) a jam

To be in a troublesome situation. I'm in a bit of a jam—I accidentally made plans with two different men tonight! We're in a jam now because the hotel gave our room away! Oh, we're in a jam, all right! Just how are we going to explain this to the boss without getting fired?

be in a ˈjam

(informal) be in a difficult situation: I’m in a bit of a jam. Could you give me a lift to the train station?

See also: jam

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See also:

be in a jam
in (a bit of) a jam
in a jam
into (a bit of) a jam
get into (a bit of) a jam
jam sandwich
get out of a jam
be (one's) jam
(one's) jam
jam

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