A sticky situation In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "a sticky situation", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Zack Phuc

2023-06-05 04:06

A sticky situation noun phrase

Used to refer to a situation that is difficult, awkward or sensitive

I was in a sticky situation when I came home and saw my rommate and her boy friend kissing.

Mary found herself in a very sticky situation when one of her 2 high heels got stuck in the manhole on the street.

soften/cushion the blow

To make a difficult experience less serious; to make the situation better

When you experience extreme and undesirable situations, it is probably essential to take extreme actions

You cannot feel upset, angry or worried about something if you do not know about it.

keep the wolf from the door

Manage to earn enough money to buy food and other essential things

have two left feet

To make awkward and clumsy movements while dancing, running or playing sport

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run against the grain

To do something in an unusual way

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I guess I like to run against the grain in everything I do.

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