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in a tight spot

in a tight spot

In a particularly difficult or awkward situation, especially one that is not easy to escape from or resolve. Jeremy's found himself in more tight spots since he left college than I care to recount. I just don't know what's going to become of that boy if he doesn't clean up his act soon. I'm going to be in quite a tight spot if this loan isn't approved.
See also: spot, tight
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in a tight ˈcorner/ˈspot

(informal) in a very difficult situation: He’s in a bit of a tight spot at the moment. The bank has given him one week to find $2 000.
See also: corner, spot, tight
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
See also:
  • in a tight corner/spot
  • be in a tight corner
  • be in a tight spot
  • in a tough spot
  • be in a tough spot
  • in a (tight) corner
  • in a corner
  • in a tight corner
  • bind
  • be in a bind


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