a tight spot

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   a very difficult or dangerous situation

   Saving your life in London put me in a tight spot with some very dangerous people.

   You put us in a tight spot, Jan.

In the movies · 6

• You put us in a tight spot, Jan.Wrath of Man2021
• They get in a tight spot under heavy fire, gang up every time.Paths of Glory1957
• Saving your life in London put me in a tight spot with some very dangerous people.Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation2015
• Everett: Damn! We're in a tight spot.O Brother, Where Art Thou?2000
• And a jam Tight spotThe Polar Express2004
• Very handy in a tight spot, these lads, despite the fact they're dead.The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003
• I’ve talked my way out of tighter spots than this.Wonka2023
• Riff, look, in a tight spot, you're gonna need every man you can get.West Side Story1961

Learn it in full scenes

• Wrath of Man2021
  • H's Fortico Interview and Training
  • H Meets the Fortico Crew
  • H's First Day on the Cash Truck
• Paths of Glory1957
  • Broulard Pitches the Anthill Offensive
  • Broulard Visits Dax at the Front
  • Mireau Orders Dax to Take the Anthill

From the same entry

• to keep a tight rein on
• run a tight ship
• sit tight
• sleep tight
• tie in knots
• tie one on
• tie the knot
• apron strings
• bind hand and foot
• have your hands tied
• tie down
• tie in