be in a jam
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?
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2024 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.
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?Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.