Problems & difficulty

In a tight spot

In a difficult situation that is hard to get out of.

Examples

I'm in a tight spot – I lent my rent money to a friend and he hasn't paid me back.
She always helps people out when they're in a tight spot.

How to use it

Informal. Also "in a tight corner".

between a rock and a hard placeIn a difficult situation where every choice is bad.
in deep waterIn serious trouble or a situation that is too difficult to handle.