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in a hole

Idioms  
  1. see in a bind.


Example Sentences

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“If you’re in a hole, feeling like you don’t matter, go somewhere you’re needed, where you’re relied on, where people depend on you,” Julie said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We've kind of been in a hole for about seven months and once you get to the playoffs, it really doesn't matter," said 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, of the non-stop schedule.

From Barron's

And especially for a coyote like you who’s just recovered from a terrible sickness that had you hiding in a hole for nearly a full moon cycle.”

From Literature

An abandoned dog and her five newborn puppies, which were found sheltering in a hole in a tree, are said to be thriving and learning how to socialise after being rescued.

From BBC

A year ago, Gohl felt like he was in a hole.

From The Wall Street Journal