Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-the-shit-in-deep-shit
idiom
/ɪn ðə ʃɪt/ /ɪn dip ʃɪt/
Definition
A colloquial phrase indicating that someone is in a serious or difficult situation, often with negative consequences.
Examples
- After missing the deadline, I realized I was really in the shit with my boss.
- Ever since he lost his job, he’s been in deep shit financially.
Meaning
Being ‘in the shit’ or ‘in deep shit’ means being in trouble or facing a challenge that is hard to escape from.
Synonyms
- in trouble
- in a tight spot
- in a pickle
- in hot water
