tight corner

Frequency: 6.55.5 per million words

A corner that is difficult to navigate; also means a difficult situation.

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Examples (10)

  • The driver navigated the tight corner carefully to avoid an accident.
  • She found herself in a tight corner when both deadlines fell on the same day.
  • The race car took the tight corner at maximum speed.
  • He's used to talking his way out of tight corners in business negotiations.
  • The narrow alley had several tight corners that made driving difficult.
  • When questioned by the police, the suspect was backed into a tight corner.
  • The mountain road had many tight corners that required careful steering.
  • She maneuvered through the tight corner between the bookshelf and the wall.
  • The politician found himself in a tight corner after the scandal broke.
  • Experienced drivers know how to handle tight corners without losing control.