Parole in English per '(idiomatic) In a difficult and inescapable position.'
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- (idiomatic) A problem that is challenging to solve.
- (idiomatic, by extension) A situation, person, group, etc. which is difficult to overcome or deal with.
- (idiomatic) An amount that is difficult to finance.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hard, nut, crack.
- (idiomatic) A place, opportunity, etc. to which it is difficult to gain entry.
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- (idiomatic) Out of one's depth; in a situation which one is poorly prepared to handle.
- (idiomatic) In a situation in which one is mismatched with one or more others whose accomplishments, preparedness, or other characteristics are on a significantly higher or lower level than one's own.
- (idiomatic) Too good or too expensive for one.
verb
- (idiomatic) to cause to endure
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see put, through.
- (idiomatic) To connect (a telephone caller) with the callee.
- (transitive, UK) To smash (e.g. a window) so as to create an opening.
- (transitive, soccer) To pass the ball to (someone) giving them a one-on-one scoring opportunity.
- pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue
- connect by telephone
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- (idiomatic) A troublesome situation; an issue whose resolution is difficult or contentious but not necessarily complex.
- (idiomatic) Any difficult or disgusting task, activity, topic of discussion or subject matter, which would be ideally avoided if at all possible.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see can, worm.
- (idiomatic) A complex, troublesome situation arising when a decision or action produces considerable subsequent problems.
- a source of unpredictable trouble and complexity
verb
- (idiomatic, UK, informal) To place (someone) in a position that is difficult to get out of; to hinder.
- (intransitive) Often followed by down: to take shelter in a bunker or other place.
- (transitive) To load (a vessel) with coal or fuel oil for the engine.
- (intransitive, of a vessel) To take a load of coal or fuel oil for its engine.
- (transitive, golf) To hit (a golf ball) into a bunker; (chiefly passive voice) to place (a golfer) in the position of having a golf ball in a bunker.
- (transitive, paintball) To fire constantly at (an opponent hiding behind an obstacle), trapping them and preventing them from firing at other players; also, to eliminate (an opponent behind an obstacle) by rushing to the position and firing at extremely close range as the player becomes exposed.
- (transitive, Nigeria) To steal bunker fuel by illicitly siphoning it off.
- hit a golf ball into a bunker
- transfer cargo from a ship to a warehouse
- fill (a ship's bunker) with coal or oil
noun
- (golf) A hazard on a golf course consisting of a sand-filled hollow.
- A sort of box or chest, as in a window, the lid of which serves as a seat.
- (British, chiefly historical) A large bin or container for storing coal, often built outdoors in the yard of a house.
- (paintball) An obstacle used to block an opposing player's view and field of fire.
- Ellipsis of bunker oil (usually plural).
- (nautical) A compartment for storing coal for the ship's boilers; or a tank for storing fuel oil for the ship's engines.
- (rail transport) The coal compartment on a tank engine; it can also refer to that on a tender engine.
- (slang) A kitchen worktop.
- (military) A hardened shelter, often partly buried or fully underground, designed to protect the inhabitants from falling bombs or other attacks.
- (British, slang) One who bunks off; a truant from school.
- (US, regional) The menhaden, any of several species of fish in the genera Brevoortia and Ethmidium.
- a hazard on a golf course
- a fortification of earth; mostly or entirely below ground
- a large container for storing fuel
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- (intransitive, idiomatic) To combine thoroughly.
- (transitive, usually passive voice, with with, often with be or get) To become involved with, especially socially or romantically.
- To shuffle.
- (transitive, idiomatic) To mix or blend thoroughly and completely.
- (transitive, idiomatic) To prepare something from ingredients that are mixed.
- (transitive, idiomatic) To confuse or reverse.
- assemble without order or sense
- cause to be perplexed or confounded
noun
- (idiomatic) A problem that is challenging to solve.
- (idiomatic, by extension) A situation, person, group, etc. which is difficult to overcome or deal with.
- (idiomatic) An amount that is difficult to finance.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hard, nut, crack.
- (idiomatic) A place, opportunity, etc. to which it is difficult to gain entry.
noun
- (idiomatic) A troublesome situation; an issue whose resolution is difficult or contentious but not necessarily complex.
- (idiomatic) Any difficult or disgusting task, activity, topic of discussion or subject matter, which would be ideally avoided if at all possible.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see can, worm.
- (idiomatic) A complex, troublesome situation arising when a decision or action produces considerable subsequent problems.
- a source of unpredictable trouble and complexity
noun
verb
- (intransitive, idiomatic) To combine thoroughly.
- (transitive, usually passive voice, with with, often with be or get) To become involved with, especially socially or romantically.
- To shuffle.
- (transitive, idiomatic) To mix or blend thoroughly and completely.
- (transitive, idiomatic) To prepare something from ingredients that are mixed.
- (transitive, idiomatic) To confuse or reverse.
- assemble without order or sense
- cause to be perplexed or confounded
verb
- (idiomatic) to cause to endure
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see put, through.
- (idiomatic) To connect (a telephone caller) with the callee.
- (transitive, UK) To smash (e.g. a window) so as to create an opening.
- (transitive, soccer) To pass the ball to (someone) giving them a one-on-one scoring opportunity.
- pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue
- connect by telephone
noun
verb
- (idiomatic, UK, informal) To place (someone) in a position that is difficult to get out of; to hinder.
- (intransitive) Often followed by down: to take shelter in a bunker or other place.
- (transitive) To load (a vessel) with coal or fuel oil for the engine.
- (intransitive, of a vessel) To take a load of coal or fuel oil for its engine.
- (transitive, golf) To hit (a golf ball) into a bunker; (chiefly passive voice) to place (a golfer) in the position of having a golf ball in a bunker.
- (transitive, paintball) To fire constantly at (an opponent hiding behind an obstacle), trapping them and preventing them from firing at other players; also, to eliminate (an opponent behind an obstacle) by rushing to the position and firing at extremely close range as the player becomes exposed.
- (transitive, Nigeria) To steal bunker fuel by illicitly siphoning it off.
- hit a golf ball into a bunker
- transfer cargo from a ship to a warehouse
- fill (a ship's bunker) with coal or oil
noun
- (golf) A hazard on a golf course consisting of a sand-filled hollow.
- A sort of box or chest, as in a window, the lid of which serves as a seat.
- (British, chiefly historical) A large bin or container for storing coal, often built outdoors in the yard of a house.
- (paintball) An obstacle used to block an opposing player's view and field of fire.
- Ellipsis of bunker oil (usually plural).
- (nautical) A compartment for storing coal for the ship's boilers; or a tank for storing fuel oil for the ship's engines.
- (rail transport) The coal compartment on a tank engine; it can also refer to that on a tender engine.
- (slang) A kitchen worktop.
- (military) A hardened shelter, often partly buried or fully underground, designed to protect the inhabitants from falling bombs or other attacks.
- (British, slang) One who bunks off; a truant from school.
- (US, regional) The menhaden, any of several species of fish in the genera Brevoortia and Ethmidium.
- a hazard on a golf course
- a fortification of earth; mostly or entirely below ground
- a large container for storing fuel