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Idiom: In A Bind

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In a difficult situation, usually of one's own making; having a dilemma; faced with a problem or a set of problems for which there is no easy solution.

Example Sentences

1
I'm in a bind because I promised to go to two different parties on the same night.
2
She was in a bind when her car broke down on the way to the important meeting.
3
The company is in a bind and might have to lay off some employees.
4
He found himself in a bind when he accidentally double-booked his appointments.
5
After losing his wallet, he was in a bind and couldn't pay for his dinner.

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