Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tight-spot
Noun
/taɪt spɒt/
Definition
A difficult situation that is hard to escape from or resolve.
Examples
- She found herself in a tight-spot when her car broke down in the middle of nowhere.
- He was in a tight-spot, facing a decision between two equally risky job offers.
Meaning
A tight-spot refers to a challenging circumstance where options are limited, and the individual may feel trapped or pressured.
Synonyms
- difficult situation
- predicament
- quandary
- jam
- bind