Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-a-hole
idiom
/ˈɪn ə hoʊl/
Definition
In-a-hole refers to a situation where someone is trapped or in a difficult predicament with few options available.
Examples
- After losing his job and struggling to find a new one, Jake felt like he was really in-a-hole.
- When the project failed, the team realized they were in-a-hole and needed to come up with a new strategy quickly.
Meaning
The phrase suggests being stuck in a challenging scenario, often metaphorically described as being in a hole from which it’s hard to escape.
Synonyms
- in a bind
- in a predicament
- in trouble
- in a tough spot
