Up shit creek without a paddle Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
This slang expression means to be in a very bad or hopeless situation, usually with no way out or solution.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Very informal and vulgar; usually spoken for humorous effect. Avoid in professional settings. Can be replaced with 'in deep trouble' or 'in a tough spot' if you want to be polite.
جمل نموذجية
If we lose all our money, we'll be up shit creek without a paddle.
basic
She forgot her passport at home, so now she's up shit creek without a paddle at the airport.
basic
When the car broke down in the middle of nowhere, they were up shit creek without a paddle.
basic
Without the backup files, we're really up shit creek without a paddle now.
natural
Trust me, if your boss finds out, you'll be up shit creek without a paddle.
natural
I forgot the tickets and we're already on the train. We're basically up shit creek without a paddle.
natural