A sticky situation noun phrase
Used to refer to a situation that is difficult, awkward or sensitive
I was in a sticky situation when I came home and saw my rommate and her boy friend kissing.
Mary found herself in a very sticky situation when one of her 2 high heels got stuck in the manhole on the street.
When you experience extreme and undesirable situations, it is probably essential to take extreme actions
Manage to earn enough money to buy food and other essential things
To punish someone or something harshly
He's a really strict teacher, so he'll definitely lower the boom on you if you don't do your homework.