In deep trouble
All the phrases that describe being in trouble seem to me to fall into four categories.
in something deep
in deep water
in deep s---
in deep yogurt
in something hot
in hot water
in the hot seat
in a confined area
in a tight spot
between a rock and a hard place
back to the wall
got yourself into the confined area
paint yourself into a corner
dig your own grave
Create a new phrase or create/find a whole new category of phrases for being in trouble. (Please indicate whether your phrase is old or new.)
in something deep
in deep water
in deep s---
in deep yogurt
in something hot
in hot water
in the hot seat
in a confined area
in a tight spot
between a rock and a hard place
back to the wall
got yourself into the confined area
paint yourself into a corner
dig your own grave
Create a new phrase or create/find a whole new category of phrases for being in trouble. (Please indicate whether your phrase is old or new.)
posted by A.J. McCaffrey | 7:00 AM
12 Comments:
(Old) "In a heap of trouble."
(Old) "In a bind."
(Old) "In a pinch."
(New) "A tsunami of trouble."
(New) "Caught between two tectonic plates."
(New) "He's a fly caught between the screen and the window."
(New) "In deep whipping cream."
(New) "Down a deep well."
(New) "Back yourself up to the edge of the cliff."
This is a new category - not having what you need to do a task:
(Old) "Up a creek without a paddle."
(New) "On the Interstate without a car."
(New) "At the beach without sunscreen."
When you wake up open your eye's.
As you wake up in the morning.Take a breath with every thought of your day.
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