/ka-LI-ya/
A difficult situation, tight spot, or problem that's hard to get out of. In Costa Rica, being 'en una calilla' means you're stuck — no money on a Friday, forgot your passport at the airport, locked out of your own house. Minor catastrophes with major inconvenience.
Example
"I'm stuck with no money on a Friday — nightmare."
"What a mess — I left my passport at home."
Regional synonyms:
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/ka-LI-ya/
A difficult situation, tight spot, or problem that's hard to get out of. In Costa Rica, being 'en una calilla' means you're stuck — no money on a Friday, forgot your passport at the airport, locked out of your own house. Minor catastrophes with major inconvenience.
Example
"I'm stuck with no money on a Friday — nightmare."
"What a mess — I left my passport at home."
Regional synonyms: