Get into trouble Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈtɹəbəɫ
GET-IN-too-TRUH-buhl
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /tɹˈʌbəl
get-IN-tu-TRUB-uhl
Definition
To do something wrong or risky that leads to problems, punishment, or negative consequences.
Usage & Nuances
Informal. Often used for kids, teens, or anyone facing discipline or problems as a result of their actions. Can be followed by 'for' (e.g., 'get into trouble for lying'). Variants: 'got into trouble', 'getting into trouble'.
Spanish: meterse en problemasPortuguese (BR): entrar em apuros - se meter em confusãoPortuguese (PT): meter-se em sarilhos - entrar em problemasChinese (Simplified): 惹上麻烦 - 陷入困境Chinese (Traditional): 惹上麻煩 - 陷入困境Hindi: परेशानी में पड़ना - मुसीबत में पड़नाArabic: التورط في مشكلة - الوقوع في ورطةBengali: সমস্যায় পড়া - ঝামেলায় জড়ানোRussian: попасть в неприятностиJapanese: 問題を起こす - 困ったことになるVietnamese: gặp rắc rốiKorean: 곤란에 빠지다 - 문제를 일으키다Turkish: başını belaya sokmakUrdu: مصیبت میں پڑنا - مشکل میں آناIndonesian: masuk masalah - mendapat masalah
Example Sentences
If you lie, you might get into trouble.
basic
He always gets into trouble at school.
basic
Don't get into trouble with your parents.
basic
She got into trouble for coming home late last night.
natural
We'd better leave now before we get into trouble.
natural
I don't want you to get into trouble over something so silly.
natural