Meaning of the word "in a bind" in English

What does "in a bind" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

in a bind

US /ɪn ə baɪnd/
UK /ɪn ə baɪnd/

Idiom

in a difficult or awkward situation

Example:
I'm really in a bind because I promised to help two different friends at the same time.
The company found itself in a bind when its main supplier went out of business.