In a bind

phrase

In a difficult situation or problem.

After losing his job, John found himself in a bind trying to pay his bills.
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Often appears as...

  • find oneself in a bind
  • get in a bind

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

In a difficult situation or problem.

After losing his job, John found himself in a bind trying to pay his bills.
Visual representation of "in a bind" - In a difficult situation or problem

Often appears as...

  • find oneself in a bind
  • get in a bind

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Feeling Stuck

Expresses a sense of being unable to solve a problem on your own.

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With her visa expiring and no job lined up, Mia was in a bind.
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Urgency Implied

Often implies an urgent need for a solution or help.

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The car broke down the night before my big interview, putting me in a bind.
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Informal Usage

Mostly used in conversational, informal settings rather than formal writing.

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Sorry I can't make it; I'm in a bind with some family issues.
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Feeling Stuck

Expresses a sense of being unable to solve a problem on your own.

Illustration for Feeling Stuck
With her visa expiring and no job lined up, Mia was in a bind.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Urgency Implied

Often implies an urgent need for a solution or help.

Illustration for Urgency Implied
The car broke down the night before my big interview, putting me in a bind.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Usage

Mostly used in conversational, informal settings rather than formal writing.

Illustration for Informal Usage
Sorry I can't make it; I'm in a bind with some family issues.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Feeling Stuck

Expresses a sense of being unable to solve a problem on your own.

Illustration for Feeling Stuck
With her visa expiring and no job lined up, Mia was in a bind.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Urgency Implied

Often implies an urgent need for a solution or help.

Illustration for Urgency Implied
The car broke down the night before my big interview, putting me in a bind.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Usage

Mostly used in conversational, informal settings rather than formal writing.

Illustration for Informal Usage
Sorry I can't make it; I'm in a bind with some family issues.
Visual representation of the word "In a bind"

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