Tight Spot Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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tight spot What does tight spot mean?	a difficult situation	We are in a very tight spot since the top salesman quit.
tight spot What does tight spot mean?	a difficult situation	The computer company has been in a tight spot since the shortage of computer chips appeared.
tight spot What does tight spot mean?	a difficult situation	The computer company has been in a tight spot since the shortage of computer chips appeared.
tight spot What does tight spot mean?	a difficult situation	We are in a very tight spot since the top salesman quit.
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come through What does "come through" mean?	to do what one is expected to do (often under difficult circumstances)	My friend will always come through when we need his help.

blood runs cold What does "blood runs cold" mean?	one is terrified or horrified	My blood ran cold when I saw the poison spider on my bed.
know (someone or something) like the back of one's hand What does "know (someone or something) like the back of one's hand" mean?	know someone or something very well	I know the material for the exam like the back of my hand.
all right (3) What does "all right (3)" mean?	(3): unharmed; in satisfactory condition.	A: "You don't look normal. Are you allright?"B: "Yes, but I have a headache."
a one-night stand What does "a one-night stand" mean?	an activity lasting one night	The band played many one-night stands in the small towns close to the city.
a one-track mind What does "a one-track mind" mean?	thinking about only one thing	He has a one-track mind. All he thinks about is money.
catch on What does " catch on" mean?	to become popular	Recently, ballroom dancing has begun to catch on with many people. catch one`s breath - to stop to rest and regain one`s normal breathing

more fun than a barrel of monkeys What does "more fun than a barrel of monkeys" mean?	very funny	My uncle is more fun than a barrel of monkeys and we love to visit him.
get one's hands on (someone or something) What does "get one's hands on (someone or something)" mean?	to find someone or something (that may be difficult to find)	I am trying hard to get my hands on a new gas tank for the camping stove.
French kiss What does "French kiss" mean?	kissing with the tongue
weed out (someone or something) What does "weed out (someone or something)" mean?	remove what is unwanted, get rid of	I spent the morning weeding out the clothes that I don't wear anymore.
Run your mouth off What does "Run your mouth off" mean?	If someone runs their mouth off, they talk too much.
get off on the wrong foot (with someone or something) What does "get off on the wrong foot (with someone or something)" mean?	to make a bad start with someone or something	I got off on the wrong foot with my boss and our relationship is still not good.

American Idioms and Expressions

Tight Spot Idiom

catch one`s breath