How to Pronounce "up the creek"
expression
UP thuh KREEK
UP thuh KREEK
Definition
This informal expression means to be in serious trouble or in a difficult situation, usually with no easy way out.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɹik
British English
ˈʌp/ /ðə, ði/ /kɹˈiːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UP thuh KREEK
UK
UP thuh KREEK
Listen in Context
If we lose our map, we'll be up the creek.
He's really up the creek after forgetting his password.
We're up the creek if the car doesn't start.
After missing the deadline, I was definitely up the creek.