I am in a spot of bother with my car.
spot of bother
idiomA slight problem; a small predicament.
The train was delayed, which put me in a spot of bother for my morning meeting.
After misplacing his passport at the airport, he found himself in a spot of bother that required immediate assistance from the embassy.
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hit the spot
To be particularly pleasing or appropriate; to be just right.
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soft spot
A sentimental fondness or affection.
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spot check
A cursory inspection or examination, especially of a sample of something.
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tight spot
A difficult position.
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X marks the spot
One will find what one is looking for under an obvious sign for it.