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Meaning of 'In a jam'

What does the saying 'In a jam' mean?

Idiom: In a jam

Meaning:

If you are in a jam, you are in some trouble.  If you get out of a jam, you avoid trouble.
Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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