In A Bind

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪn ə baɪnd/

Definitions of in a bind

adverb modifies the verb 'in a bind'

Example Sentences

A1 I was in a bind when I realized I forgot my wallet at home.

A2 She found herself in a bind when her car broke down on the way to work.

B1 The team was in a bind after their star player got injured right before the championship game.

B2 The company was in a bind when their main supplier went out of business.

C1 Despite being in a bind, he managed to come up with a solution to the problem.

C2 Even in a bind, she remained calm and focused on finding a way out of the difficult situation.

preposition shows the relationship between 'in' and 'a bind'

Example Sentences

A1 I was in a bind when I realized I forgot my wallet at home.

A2 She found herself in a bind when her car broke down in the middle of nowhere.

B1 Being in a bind, he had to come up with a quick solution to finish the project on time.

B2 The company was in a bind after losing their biggest client.

C1 Despite being in a bind, she managed to negotiate a deal that saved the company from bankruptcy.

C2 The politician was in a bind when the scandal broke, but he managed to come out of it relatively unscathed.

Examples of in a bind in a Sentence

formal When faced with a difficult situation, he found himself in a bind and had to make a quick decision.

informal I'm really in a bind here - I don't know how I'm going to finish this project on time.

slang I'm totally in a bind right now, I have no idea how to get out of this mess.

figurative Being in a bind is like being stuck in a maze with no way out, feeling trapped and helpless.

Grammatical Forms of in a bind

past tense

was in a bind

plural

are in a bind

comparative

more in a bind

superlative

most in a bind

present tense

is in a bind

future tense

will be in a bind

perfect tense

has been in a bind

continuous tense

is being in a bind

singular

is in a bind

positive degree

in a bind

infinitive

to be in a bind

gerund

being in a bind

participle

being in a bind

Origin and Evolution of in a bind

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'in a bind' originated from the Old English word 'bindan' meaning to tie or fasten.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'in a bind' has evolved to mean being in a difficult or challenging situation.