Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-be-up-shit-creek
Idiomatic expression
/tə bi ʌp ʃɪt krik/
Definition
To be in a difficult or desperate situation with no easy way out.
Examples
- If I don’t finish this project on time, I’ll really be up shit creek.
- After losing his wallet, he found himself up shit creek in a strange city.
Meaning
This phrase suggests being in trouble or facing a challenging predicament, often needing urgent help or a solution.
Synonyms
- In a bind
- In deep trouble
- In a tough spot
