tight spot

Noun

Meaning

(idiomatic) A difficult position.
Synonyms: see Thesaurus:difficult situation

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see tight,‎ spot.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

strait problem crisis hole corner bind clutch jam mess plight scrape predicament pickle quandary rabbit hole
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Antonyms

resolution explanation clarification panacea quick fix

Examples

And in case you're in a tight spot there's one near the Town Hall 5. In the whole of Paris, there is only one stop sign, situated at the exit of a building company in the rich 16th arrondissement. Source: Internet

Anthony is appearing in his first game since Week 4 against the Saints, but leaving the game with an injury puts the Dolphins in a tight spot. Source: Internet

Are you telling me there’s something wrong with “hopelessly contradictory magical thinking”, sheesh, that puts me in a tight spot! Source: Internet

It's an awesome way to avoid bumping into the curb, a closely parked car or a power line while navigating a tight spot. Source: Internet

Reeling from weak demands and overcapacity, Chinese steelmakers are caught on a tight spot. Source: Internet

One such refusal puts Anita's loved ones in a tight spot, however. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

tight situation tight skirt tight space tight squeeze tight turn tight whites