a situation where having solved the problem is a prerequisite for solving it.

it is a problem where a solution exists, but access to it is blocked by the problem itself
this is an execution-based form of a circular reasoning paradox
Buying a package of scissors which need scissors to be opened is a door-locked-from-the-inside situation.
by a dusk veiled coast April 25, 2022
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As used by Kim Catrall's character, Samantha Jones, in an episode of "Sex and the City"; a situation of extreme misfortune or catastrophe, usually regarding relationship problems, wardrobe malfunctions, or unintended pregnancy. Those involved in "shit mother fucker fuck shit situations" often find it hard to explain themselves when the truth comes out and then find it even harder to repair the damage they cause.
Lacey: "You'll never believe what happened to me yesterday"

Sue: "Bryan found out you were cheating on him with his best friend, didn't he?"

Lacey: "Yep, talk about a shit mother fucker fuck shit situation."
by Chainsaw22 September 14, 2007
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Akin Situation

An occurrence in the electronic game of Dice Wars in which a player has two or less territories which usually results in the early elimination of the player within the first three to six turns of the game, or when a player is left with one territory for the remainder of the game until one of the other players (whether it be CPU or Human) puts him/her out of his/her misery.
"I started a game of Dice Wars with my comrades and was doing quite well until I found myself to be in an Akin Situation."

"Oh no! I only have one territory left! I seem to be in an Akin Situation! This is not fair!"
by Dice Master June 24, 2012
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When you are an Australian Prince and you meet an everyday Danish girl (who may or may not also be from Germany) in Vietnam and try to get nudes
Oh man, can't believe the boys stumbled into a Reverse Princess Mary situation last night
by Tev13 June 21, 2018
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A situation where you are friends with benefits where no romantic feelings are reciprocated, only lustful urges and tendencies, therefore making it where you get the good parts of a relationship without all the work, synonymous with a situation-ship but with even less accountability and exclusivity.
Tom: I thought you were in relationship and junk
Chad: It's more of a situation-friends- with- benefits-ship
by Excelsior_23 November 25, 2023
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situational backbone

the ability or willingness to be assertive in only an extremely limited set of circumstances
I was hoping she would help me stand up to the homeowner's association to advocate for more parking spaces, but I forgot she has a situational backbone and therefore won't do much to help unless the issue involves the dog park.
by ksaysthis December 18, 2016
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