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How Do We Say "Kepepet" and "Kebelet" in English?

She is dying to pie.  https://www.rukita.co/stories/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cara-menahan-kencing-di-perjalanan-jauh.png         Hi folks. At this very moment I would like to share with you two Indonesian words that you might confused to say it in English.  The words “kepepet” and “kebelet” .  How do we say it English?  First let’s see each of them in their nuances:  1. Kepepet   The Indonesian word " kepepet " has a rather broad meaning, referring to a situation where one is cornered, pressured, or has no other options.  Here are some English equivalents:   *In a tight spot :       This phrase is very commonly used to describe a difficult or cornered situation.       Example: " I'm in a tight spot because I forgot my wallet. " (Saya kepepet karena lupa dompet.)    * Cornered :   This word means trapped or cornered, both physically and figuratively.  ...