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corner; awkward situation; jam; embarrassing situation; hobble; embarrassment (Pickman); a tight spot (Alex_Odeychuk); discomfort | |||
over a barrel |
неловкое положение: 80 phrases in 14 subjects |
American usage, not spelling | 2 |
Australian | 2 |
British usage, not spelling | 1 |
Business | 1 |
Diplomacy | 1 |
Figurative | 1 |
Figure of speech | 1 |
General | 35 |
Idiomatic | 9 |
Informal | 2 |
Makarov | 20 |
News style | 2 |
Obsolete / dated | 1 |
Slang | 2 |