„Er sitzt in der Klemme."
He is in a tight place.
What does „Er sitzt in der Klemme." mean in German?
„Er sitzt in der Klemme." means "He is in a tight place.." Literally: "He sits in the clamp.."
Literal Translation
"He sits in the clamp."
English Equivalent
"He's in a tight spot."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
'in der Klemme sitzen' = to be in a fix
When is this idiom used?
This expression is used in everyday spoken German in casual and semi-formal settings.
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