The phrase "terrible bind" means being in a difficult or challenging situation where there are no good choices or options available. It suggests feeling stuck or trapped with no easy way out. Full definition
That puts female founders in a terrible bind. (inc.com)
I have no doubt that Jamie is sincere in his belief that inflation might take off, and that this will put the Federal Reserve in a terrible bind. (themacrotourist.com)
We have put our pastors into a terrible bind where we expect them to reach out to others, but not in any way that might appear to some people as «sinful.» (redeeminggod.com)