to be clumsy or awkward (to be in an awkward position?) in H. Creole?

To be clumsy, to be in an awkward position, to deal with a situation gracelessly → mare, mare kou krab, jennen

to be in a sticky situation → gen de pye nan yon sèl soulye 

In a tight spot, to be embarrassed  - jennen, wont

To cramp one's style - jennen

 

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