tricky situation

Frequency: 8.518.1 per million words

A circumstance or set of conditions that is difficult, awkward, or delicate to handle.

trickyADJECTIVE + NOUN

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situation

Examples (10)

  • The diplomat found himself in a tricky situation during the negotiations.
  • She navigated the tricky situation with grace and diplomacy.
  • We need to approach this tricky situation carefully to avoid further complications.
  • It was a really tricky situation when both friends asked for my help against each other.
  • The company is facing a tricky situation with the new market regulations.
  • He often gets into tricky situations because of his impulsive decisions.
  • How would you handle such a tricky situation if you were in charge?
  • Despite the tricky situation, they managed to find a solution.
  • Being caught between family loyalty and professional ethics presented a tricky situation.
  • The manager was adept at resolving tricky situations among his team members.