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In a bind
Meaning
- To be caught in a difficult situation or a predicament. You are stuck and looking for a way out.
Concerned, practical
Used in a sentence
- I'm in a bind and need to borrow your truck for the afternoon.
- They are in a bind because the contractor never showed up.
- If you're ever in a bind, just give me a call.
The backstory
This phrase uses the image of someone literally bound or tied up by rope or chains. It conveys the feeling of being restricted in your options.
Heard in
Nationwide
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