in a bad situation. (Slang. Use with caution. There is a taboo version of this phrase.) • What a mess I’m in. I'm really up the creek without a paddle. • I tried to prevent it, hut I seem to he up the creek, too.
up a/the brook (without a paddle)
slang In a arduous or alarming situation, abnormally one that cannot be calmly resolved. I accept no savings, so if I get accursed from my job, I'll be up the brook after a paddle.Shouldn't we stop for gas? We'll be up a brook if the car dies on that abandoned alley ahead.Learn more: creek, up
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