in a bind
Estaba en un aprieto y te robé, porque necesitaba dinero, y estuvo mal.
I was in a bind and I stole from you, because I needed money, and it was wrong.
— Marty Supreme (2025)
He found himself in a tight spot.
Sra. Lajjo, realmente me ha puesto en un aprieto.
Mrs. Lajjo, you’ve really put me in a difficult spot.
— Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
I'm in a bind.