What is another word for be in trouble?

Pronunciation: [biː ɪn tɹˈʌbə͡l] (IPA)

There are several synonyms for the phrase "be in trouble." You could say someone is "in hot water," "in a pickle," or "in a bind." If someone has made a serious mistake or broken the law, you could say they are "in deep trouble," "in a tight spot," or "in the doghouse." Other synonyms include "in a fix," "in a predicament," or "up to one's neck." No matter how you say it, being in trouble is not a pleasant experience. It's important to take responsibility for one's actions and work to make things right, rather than trying to avoid the consequences.

What are the hypernyms for Be in trouble?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    be in danger, be in a predicament, be in an uncomfortable situation.

Famous quotes with Be in trouble

  • Two to three years down the road, other companies not on a model like Dell's will be in trouble.
    Jimmy Johnson
  • Ray would be in trouble, he would get drunk, he would try and kill J.R on three different occasions, he would make mistakes with financial affairs, and have various human problems, but he didn't have any mean bones in his body! That was a little bit of what the show was about.
    Steve Kanaly
  • Birds are indicators of the environment. If they are in trouble, we know we'll soon be in trouble.
    Roger Tory Peterson
  • He punched me. If that's his best punch, he'll be in trouble some day.
    Patrick Roy
  • To be right with God has often meant to be in trouble with men.
    A. W. Tozer

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