English Explanatory Dictionary

sticky situation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A difficult or unfortunate situation.

Word forms

sticky situation sticky situations

Synonyms

ass in a sling bind bucket of syrup calvary cauldron cross cross to bear difficulty dilemma dire straits doghouse fix hole jam kettle kettle of fish ordeal pickle pinch plight predicament quandary quagmire situation spot spot of bother sticky situation sticky wicket tight spot trouble
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