be in a spot of bother

be in a spot of bother

To be in a position of trouble, danger, difficulty, or unpleasantness, usually one which is not severe. I am in a spot of bother with this essay. I just can't seem to get the first paragraph right. He's been in a spot of bother ever since his business partner ran off with the pension funds.
See also: bother, of, spot
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • have a spot of bother
  • (it) doesn't bother me any
  • (it) doesn't bother me at all
  • a soft option
  • soft option
  • the soft option
  • the soft/easy option
  • catch (one) off balance
  • (it) don't bother me none
  • catch (one) flat-footed