Slang Meaning "A Difficult Situation" - American English Lesson
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Channel: Happy English with Michael DiGiacomo · 2018 · Education
For today's English lesson, let's look at some slang and idioms that we use in everyday English to talk about being in a difficult or tough situation. Here is a list of the phrases you'll learn in this lesson: In a pickle, in a jam, in hot water, in deep water, in a tight spot, in a bind, Up the creek, Between a rock and a hard place, and I’ve got my back against the wall. Want to improve your vocabulary? Check out my online video course, 75 Confusing Words: https://www.udemy.com/learn-confusing-english-vocabulary-words-phrases/?couponCode=CEWYOUTUBE1 Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=happyenglishny Visit Happy English for over 1000 FREE English Lessons: http://www.myhappyenglish.com/ Check out Michael’s Happy English Podcast: On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-english-podcast-happy/id884643408 On Stitcher:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-english-podcast-happy/id884643408 On Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/podcasts/portal/u/0#p:id=playpodcast/series&a=100756922
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