be in a pickle

[ostap77]

"To be in a difficult situation". One of my dictionaries says that it's old-fashioned. Is it used nowadays?

[riquecohen]

"To be in a difficult situation". One of my dictionaries says that it's old-fashioned. Is it used nowadays?

I think it is old-fashioned, but I've been known to use it. Of course, I'm old.

[ostap77]

I think it is old-fashioned, but I've been known to use it. Of course, I'm old.

Hope no hard feelings taken.

[5jj]

I think it is old-fashioned, but I've been known to use it. Of course, I'm old.

I am with riquecohen - about the old-fashioned and the old.

I tend to say, 'I'm in a bit of a pickle'

[bhaisahab]

I am with riquecohen - about the old-fashioned and the old.

I tend to say, 'I'm in a bit of a pickle'

You can add me to the list as well.

[Barb_D]

Gosh, you guys are old!

My version is "in a bit of a jam."

[5jj]

Gosh, you guys are old! Old, but distiguished.

My version is "in a bit of a jam." I hear that in BrE too - from other distinguished people.

5jj

[Tdol]

I use both (with 'in a bit of')

[ostap77]

5jj

Do you use it often because a Cambridge dictionary says it's old-fashioned too?

[5jj]

Do you use it often because a Cambridge dictionary says it's old-fashioned too?

I don't use it often - but that's because the situation doesn't arise that often.