Meaning of 'Up the creek'
What does the saying 'Up the creek' mean?
Idiom: Up the creek
Meaning:
If someone or something is up the creek, they are in real trouble.
'Up the creek without a paddle' is an alternative, and 'up shit creek (without a paddle)' is a ruder form.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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