Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-the-soup
idiom
/ɪn ðə suːp/
Definition
In a difficult or unfavorable situation.
Examples
- After missing several deadlines, he found himself in-the-soup with his boss.
- She was really in-the-soup when she forgot her friend’s birthday and they had a big argument.
- The company was in-the-soup financially after the unexpected market crash.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe someone who is in trouble or facing problems, often due to their own actions or circumstances.
Synonyms
- in trouble
- in hot water
- in a predicament
- in a bind
