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Definition |
a predicament or difficult situation |
Examples |
1) David found himself in a fix,
struggling to find enough seating for everyone in the cramped space.
2) Leo realized he was in a fix when
he discovered he had lost his wallet just before his flight. |
Etymology |
The term comes from the Latin word "fixus,"
which means "fastened" or "attached, referring to a trapped
circumstance. |
Synonyms |
in a tight corner, in a pinch |
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