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noun

fix

A difficult or awkward situation.

Losing both keys leaves us in a real fix.

Etymology
fixEnglishfasten; place firmly

The difficult-situation noun developed from being fixed or stuck in a position. It suggests a predicament from which a person cannot easily move or escape.

More examples

  • She calls a friend for help getting out of the fix.
  • We are in a fix now that the only van has broken down.
  • His careless promise puts the whole team in a fix.

Forms

fix · fixes

Similar words

predicament
A more formal word for a difficult situation.
jam
Jam is an informal predicament; fix likewise suggests an awkward situation needing a way out.