to be in a difficult or tricky situation
in einer schwierigen oder heiklen Situation sein (in einer schwierigen oder heiklen situation sein)
"He found himself in a tight spot when both friends asked for help."
"Er fand sich in einer schwierigen Lage wieder, als beide Freunde um Hilfe baten." (Er fand sich **in einer schwierigen Lage** wieder, als beide Freunde um Hilfe baten.)
to make every possible effort to achieve something
To work as a group to achieve something.
a state of complete freedom or lack of pressure
to have great influence or power over others
to ignore a problem hoping it will go away
to avoid making a decision or choice