awkward position
[/ˈɔːkwərd pəˈzɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: awkward positions
posição incômoda
1. A physically uncomfortable or unstable body posture or stance
She was sitting in an awkward position on the floor.
Ela estava sentada em uma posição incômoda no chão.
2. A difficult or embarrassing social or professional situation
The CEO found himself in an awkward position when questioned about the scandal.
O CEO se viu em uma posição incômoda quando questionado sobre o escândalo.
3. A disadvantageous circumstance or predicament
Being late to the meeting put me in an awkward position with my boss.
Chegar atrasado à reunião me colocou em uma posição incômoda com meu chefe.
This expression is universally understood in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese business contexts. Americans often use it metaphorically for social/professional situations, while Brazilians use it for both physical and situational contexts equally. It's a neutral, widely accepted phrase in formal and informal settings.
NYC Slang
tight spot; pickle; jam
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