Jimmy Jam

A difficult or problematic situation, usually created by circumstances beyond your control.

When the boss wanted my report by noon instead of 5 pm, I found myself in a real jimmy jam.

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cognant

1. Aware, alert, wise, hip to one's situation. This is a breakdown of the word cognizant.
2. Something that lives up to or beyond expectations.

1. I wasn't sure of Alan's skills, but he has proved he is very cognant.

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