be in a tight spot
US /bi ɪn ə taɪt spɑt/
UK /bi ɪn ə taɪt spɑt/

1.
處境艱難, 陷入困境
to be in a difficult or awkward situation
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I'm really in a tight spot with this deadline approaching.
這個截止日期臨近,我真的處境艱難。
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He found himself in a tight spot after losing his job.
他失業後發現自己處境艱難。