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be in a spot

/bi ɪn ə spɑt/ /biː ɪn ə spɒt/
idiom Informal
Idiom
  1. 1 sıkışık durumda olmak, zor durumda olmak

Definition (English)

To be in an awkward or difficult situation that is hard to get out of.

Example Sentences

  1. Migrant workers whose visas depend on their jobs are in a tight spot if they are suddenly made redundant.
    Vizesi işine bağlı olan göçmen işçiler, aniden işten çıkarılırlarsa zor durumda kalıyor.
  2. When the hotel cancelled our booking at midnight, we were in a tight spot.
    Otel gece yarısı rezervasyonumuzu iptal edince sıkışık bir durumda kaldık.

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