How to Pronounce "up shit creek"
expression
UP SHIT KREEK
UP shit KREEK
Definition
A very informal and vulgar way to say you are in big trouble or a difficult situation with no clear solution.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəp/ /ˈʃɪt/ /ˈkɹik
British English
ˈʌp/ /ʃˈɪt/ /kɹˈiːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UP SHIT KREEK
UK
UP shit KREEK
Listen in Context
If we don't finish this project soon, we'll be up shit creek.
She realized she was up shit creek after losing her wallet.
We're really up shit creek without a backup plan.
After getting that speeding ticket and losing my job, I’m up shit creek for sure.