Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
up-a-tree
idiom
/ʌp ə triː/
Definition
In a difficult or confusing situation from which it is hard to escape.
Examples
- After he forgot to submit his assignment, he was really up-a-tree with his professor.
- When her car broke down in the middle of nowhere, she found herself up-a-tree without any cell service.
Meaning
The phrase ‘up-a-tree’ is often used to describe someone who is stuck in a predicament or facing a dilemma.
Synonyms
- in a bind
- in a jam
- in a pickle
