fix

Examples

• All

• How did I get into this fix?

  Fallen (1998)

• Well, down here... a man gets himself into a fix sometimes.

  Paris, Texas (1984)

• I go, looks like a pretty easy fix to me.

  Here Comes a New Challenger (2023)

• I have a fix for our money problems.

  Fly Me to the Moon (2024)

• I'm in a bit of a fix.

  Catch Me If You Can (2002)

• "But if I'm ever in a bad fix, I'll call on you, I promise."

  Fiction book (1993)

• Well, that leaves us in a fix, doesn't it?

  Redeeming Love (2022)

• Tells you what you're supposed to do when you get in a fix.

  The Lilac Thief (2019)

• -Hey, if you would have listened, maybe you wouldn't be in the fix you're in.

  Last Resort (1996)

• We're in a fine fix, my friends, with all these unexpected expenses.

Synonyms

P

problem

vsfix

∞ 1.2

A situation that causes trouble and needs a solution

is less formal and stresses a troublesome predicament

M

mess

vsfix

∞ 1.0

A situation in which things are untidy and confused

focuses on a troublesome predicament rather than physical disorder

H

hole

vsfix

457 6.0

A weak point in an argument or plan

is focused on a troublesome situation rather than a personal fault

J

jam

vsfix

• Informal

61 6.1

A difficult situation that is hard to escape or fix

is a general informal troublesome situation, not only sudden crises

P

pickle

vsfix

• Informal

48 6.0

A difficult situation that is hard to get out of

is similar but does not emphasize difficulty of escape

M

muddle

vsfix

9 5.0

A confused, disorganized situation where things are not in order

refers to a troublesome predicament rather than general confusion

I

in a fix

vsfix

• Informal

3 7.6

In a difficult situation that makes you unsure what to do

is the single word form rather than the phrase

K

kettle of fish

vsfix

• Informal

2 8.6

A difficult situation that causes trouble

is the more general informal term without idiomatic wording

Antonyms

S

solution

∞ 2.1

An answer to a problem or a way to deal with a difficult situation

E

ease

304 1.0

A state of comfort and freedom from worry

Idioms

I

in a fix

• Informal

3 7.6

In a difficult situation that makes you unsure what to do

F

to fix someone's wagon

• Offensive

9.6

Punish someone for something they did to you

F

to fix the roof while the sun is shining

• Informal

6.5

Take action now while things are good

Compounds

Q

quick fix

27 4.2

A fast temporary solution that only works for a short time

N

next fix

• NSFW

3 9.9

The next dose of an addictive drug that a person badly wants

F

fix-it shop

2 3.0

A place that repairs household things like clocks and toasters

F

fix-up

1 3.4

A small job to make something look or work better

F

fix-up

• Informal

1 3.8

An arrangement for two people to meet so they can begin dating

F

fix of adrenaline

• Informal

6.3

A sudden strong feeling of excitement and energy in a thrilling or stressful situation

F

fix-up

• Slang

8.8

A dishonest plan to make a result unfair in a game or election

Q

quick-and-dirty fix

• Informal

6.6

A quick temporary solution made without care for small details

How Serious

crisis

∞ 3.1

fix

• Informal

81 6.0

problem

∞ 1.2

difficulty

651 2.4

issue

∞ 3.0

Surface Forms

Etymology