tight
150
6.0
- adjective
- /taɪt/
- Informal
:
ajustado
- My father's a lawyer, so I get to see how he helps people out of tight spots.
- a tight spot
- a tight deadline
- tight for time
So they were in such a tight place that for them it was worth it.
- So they were in such a tight place that for them it was worth it.
Examples
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Well, she was in a tight spot last night.
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All of us are crying now, our stomachs tight, painful cramps against our fear.
Fiction book (1992) -
And that puts us in a very tight spot.
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So we have a very, very, let's say, tight time frame.
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When things get tight, people retreat, right?
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Now Pat Parker's stomach formed a tight knot as a wave of panic passed through her.
Fiction book (1990) -
Peasants are subsistence farmers, and many live in tight-knit communities that encapsulate their social life.
Academic text (2005) -
We found ourselves in a tight situation when the car broke down in the middle of nowhere.
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After the unexpected expense, our budget became quite tight, leaving little room for shopping.
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The negotiations reached a tight impasse, making it hard for both parties to agree.
Synonyms
75
5.1
Very difficult to deal with or solve
14
6.7
In trouble and needing help to fix a problem
8
4.2
In a difficult situation that is hard to get out of
1
7.2
In a difficult situation with little time or money
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Compounds
- Jargon
40
6.3
In American football, a player on offense who lines up next to the tackle and blocks and catches passes
How Difficult
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Etymology
Tight gives the image of being squeezed or having no space, from its old sense of 'held close'. A 'tight' situation is one where there is little room or choice, so it is hard to deal with.