in a bind
Meaning: In a difficult situation or position.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Daily Life
Origin: In a bind is less dramatic than these last two expressions, which would be used when a problem has no apparent solution. Between the devil and the deep blue sea and between a rock and a hard place would not be appropriate in the situations presented in sentences 1 or 3, for example.
More idioms — Daily Life
- in a nutshell — Concisely; in a few words.
- in a pinch — In an emergency; if necessary.
- in a rut — In a boring routine.
- in dutch with someone — In trouble.
- in full swing — At the peak of activity or intensity.
- in of one's element — In one's most comfortable or favorite environment.
More English idioms
- have someone in stitches — To make someone laugh very hard.
- in the bag — A sure thing; success is assured.
- in the black — Making a profit.
- in the chips — Having lots of money.
- in the doghouse — In someone's bad graces; in trouble.
- in the loop — Informed.
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