in a spot

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   in a difficult situation

   I'd say we're both in a spot of trouble.

In the movies · 6

• I'd say we're both in a spot of trouble.Deathtrap1982
• 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
• I'm in a spot of bother.The Bank Job2008
• That boat's in a good spot there.Rescued by Ruby2022
• That's the spot.Dolittle2020
• Damn! We're in a tight spot!O Brother, Where Art Thou?2000
• On the spot?End of Watch2012

Learn it in full scenes

• Deathtrap1982
  • Sidney's Play Flops on Opening Night
  • Sidney Rants About Being Written Out
  • Sidney Plots to Steal a Play
• 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

• on the spot
• put on the spot
• a bright spot
• glued to the spot
• hit the spot
• knock spots off
• a leopard cannot change its spots
• be riveted to the spot
• have a soft spot for
• a tight spot
• be spotted with