In a fix Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɪks
IN-uh-FIKS
ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /fˈɪks
IN-uh-FIKS
Definition
If you are 'in a fix', you are in a difficult or problematic situation and do not know what to do.
Usage & Nuances
'In a fix' is informal and common in spoken English. Similar expressions: 'in a jam', 'in a bind'. Typically used for temporary, solvable problems—not for very serious crises. Usually describes problems due to mistakes, bad luck, or unexpected situations.
Spanish: en un aprieto - en un líoPortuguese (BR): em apuros - em uma enrascadaPortuguese (PT): em apuros - em sarilhosChinese (Simplified): 陷入困境Chinese (Traditional): 陷入困境Hindi: मुसीबत में - फँस गयाArabic: في ورطة - في مأزقBengali: বিপাকে - সমস্যায়Russian: в затруднительном положении - в трудной ситуацииJapanese: 困った状況で - ピンチでVietnamese: rơi vào thế khó - gặp rắc rốiKorean: 곤경에 처하다 - 난처한 상황에 있다Turkish: zor durumda - sıkıntıdaUrdu: پریشانی میں - مشکل میںIndonesian: dalam kesulitan - dalam masalah
Example Sentences
I'm in a fix because I lost my keys.
basic
If you don't help me, I'll be in a fix.
basic
He was in a fix after missing the last bus home.
basic
I'm really in a fix this time — my phone died and I can't call for a ride.
natural
We were in a fix when the restaurant lost our reservation.
natural
She knew she was in a fix the moment her boss asked for the missing report.
natural