| box1 |
a difficult situation; predicament; dilemma. [1/9 definitions] |
| breakout |
a forceful escape from a restricting place or situation, such as prison. |
| bring out |
to make (someone) feel more confident and outgoing in a social situation. [1/5 definitions] |
| brush fire |
a sudden outbreak of some threatening activity, as in a military situation, that is likely to spread if it is not controlled. [1/2 definitions] |
| bye2 |
in a sports tournament, the situation of a contestant that is automatically passed on to the next round without having to face an opponent. [1/2 definitions] |
| casualty |
a thing or person harmed or lost as a result of some event or situation. [1/5 definitions] |
| catbird seat |
any situation or position that gives one control or the power to gain one's ends. |
| Catch-22 |
a situation in which one is trapped between two logically contradictory rules or regulations that make successful action impossible. |
| check |
in chess, the situation in which a king is at risk of being captured by an opponent's piece. [1/19 definitions] |
| checkmate |
any situation in which no escape is possible and defeat is certain. [2/3 definitions] |
| circumstance |
an occurrence or fact associated with or having an impact on an event or situation. [3/6 definitions] |
| climate |
the emotional, political, or social conditions prevailing in a place, time, or situation. [1/3 definitions] |
| closed shop |
this type of agreement or work situation. [1/2 definitions] |
| clutch1 |
a tense, crucial situation. [1/9 definitions] |
| comedy |
an amusing occurrence or situation, or an entertainment based on such. [1/4 definitions] |
| common courtesy |
something generally done or said in a given situation in order to be considerate or polite. |
| competitive |
having a strong inclination to compete or to succeed in almost every situation. [1/3 definitions] |
| complacency |
satisfaction with oneself or one's situation; smugness. |
| complacent |
contented with oneself or one's situation to a degree that prevents self-criticism, further progress, or appropriate response to signals of danger or risk. [1/2 definitions] |
| complexion |
the general appearance or character of a situation or set of circumstances. [1/2 definitions] |
| complicate |
to make (a problem, issue, or situation) more difficult or complex. [1/3 definitions] |