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The situation is quite awkward.

[ðə ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn ɪz kwaɪt ˈɔːkwərd]

phrase

LanguageEnglish (United Kingdom)

Meaning
  1. The situation is quite awkward.

Pronunciationðə ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn ɪz kwaɪt ˈɔːkwərd

How it is usedUsed when a social interaction feels uncomfortable or embarrassing.

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