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in a pickle
Informal · CEFR B2
in a difficult or embarrassing situation
can of worms
Informal · CEFR B1
a complicated problem that causes trouble the moment it is touched
easier said than done
Neutral · CEFR B1
Something that sounds simple to do but is actually hard.
get out of hand
Neutral · CEFR B1
To become impossible to control.
hang in there
Informal · CEFR B1
to persevere and not give up despite difficulty
in a tight spot
Informal · CEFR B1
in a difficult or dangerous situation
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