up shit creek

English

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Prepositional phrase

up shit creek

  1. (vulgar) In trouble; in a difficult situation.
    Synonyms: up the creek, between a rock and a hard place; see also Thesaurus:difficult situation

Usage notes
  • The addition of "without a paddle" in alternative forms is considered by some to suggest an intensification of the difficulty of the situation.
  • Variant: "up shit creek in a barbed wire canoe without a paddle".
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