tightspot
nounUK /ˈtaɪt.spɒt/
US /ˈtaɪt.spɑːt/
A tightspot is a hard situation that is difficult to get out of.
He got into a tightspot when he lost his keys and his phone.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small, cramped place with little room to move.
The cat hid in a tightspot behind the sofa.
3. A difficult position in a game or contest.
The team was in a tightspot after losing two players.
4. A moment when someone needs quick help.
She was in a tightspot and called her friend for a ride.