be in a tight corner

Related to word: corner

Idiom

Definition

  1. To be in a difficult situation with limited options for resolving the problem.

    处境困难

    • Due to the contractual dispute, the company is now in a tight corner.

      由于合同纠纷,这家公司现在处于困境。

    • When he realized he had spent all his money and had nowhere to borrow from, he found himself in a tight corner.

      当他发现自己花光了所有的钱,又无处可借时,他发现自己陷入了困境。

    • After being caught misappropriating funds, the manager found himself in a tight corner.

      在挪用资金被发现后,经理发现自己陷入了困境。