Phrases Phrases for Emergencies or Help

I'm in a bit of a predicament.

C2

Meaning

I'm in a difficult or troublesome situation.

Examples

  • John: I missed the deadline for the report.
  • Alice: Oh no! <b>I'm in a bit of a predicament</b> myself; I'm swamped with work.
  • John: Any suggestions on how to handle this?
  • Alice: Let's brainstorm together. We’re both <b>in a bit of a predicament</b>, but we can overcome this.