I forgot that her husband died last year and asked about how he was doing. - put my foot in it, When my partner left the project I was the one financially responsible - to be left holding a baby, Ever since I lost my job, it's been impossible to make ends meet. - to be in dire straits, My manager made me work late without any extra pay. - (put me) over a barrel, I was ignoring my homework until the last minute before the deadline - dug myself into a hole, After losing my job, I felt so desperate I could take any opportunity - clutching at straws, I tried to get answers from the company, but they would just ignore my questions every time - come up against a brick wall, With too many responsibilities at my new job, I realized I could not manage everything despite all the efforts - spread myself too thin, After forgetting my best friend's birthday, I had to accept it and apologize sincerely - face the music, The missing part was the reason why we couldn't assemble the IKEA piece and had to contact their support - a stumbling block, My dad is always oblivious to it all and I just can't reach him anytime I try talking to him about relationships - draw a blank,

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