Olenek
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- Apr 14, 2011
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- Russian
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- Russian Federation
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Hi everyone,
There are some idioms which describe different difficult situations:
- To be in a double bind (a person must choose between equally unsatisfactory alternatives)
- To be in a corner/ tight corner/ place
- To be in a cleft stick (to have a problem which is very difficult to solve)
- To be in deep water/ waters ( in a dangerous or vulnerable situation)
- To be batting on a sticky wicket/ To be on a sticky wicket (difficult or embarrassing problem or situation)
- To be in a hole/ spot (in debt)
- To be in a bad way (the patient's condition is very serious)
Are they really used in your country? How often?
Do you know another idiom with this meaning?
Many Thanks to everyone!
There are some idioms which describe different difficult situations:
- To be in a double bind (a person must choose between equally unsatisfactory alternatives)
- To be in a corner/ tight corner/ place
- To be in a cleft stick (to have a problem which is very difficult to solve)
- To be in deep water/ waters ( in a dangerous or vulnerable situation)
- To be batting on a sticky wicket/ To be on a sticky wicket (difficult or embarrassing problem or situation)
- To be in a hole/ spot (in debt)
- To be in a bad way (the patient's condition is very serious)
Are they really used in your country? How often?
Do you know another idiom with this meaning?
Many Thanks to everyone!