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A tight spot/corner

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Emotional Impact

Conveys stress or anxiety someone may feel in a difficult situation without showing the outcome.

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Waiting for the test results, I was in a tight spot.
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Metaphorical Use

Used metaphorically rather than literally; no actual small space is involved.

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The debate put him in a tight corner with his opponents.
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Colloquial Language

Common in spoken and informal language, but less likely in formal writing.

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In a tight spot again, eh? Need some help?
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