creek

(the good) Lord willing and the creek don't rise

rural If all goes as it should; if everything goes well. We've had a lot of delays, but Lord willing and the creek don't rise, we should have the house finished before winter. A: "Do you reckon we'll have enough from this harvest to make ends meet?" B: "The good Lord willing and the creek don't rise."

See also: and, creek, lord, rise, willing

be up a/the creek (without a paddle)

slang To be in a challenging or troublesome situation, especially one that cannot be easily resolved. I have no savings, so if I get fired from my job, I'll be up the creek without a paddle. Shouldn't we stop for gas? We'll be up a creek if the car dies on that desolate road ahead.

See also: creek, up

God willing and the creek don't rise

If all goes as it should; if everything goes well. We've had a lot of delays, but God willing and the creek don't rise, we should have the house finished before winter. A: "Do you reckon we'll have enough from this harvest to make ends meet?" B: "God willing and the creek don't rise."

See also: and, creek, god, rise, willing

up a/the creek (without a paddle)

slang In a challenging or troublesome situation, especially one that cannot be easily resolved. I have no savings, so if I get fired from my job, I'll be up the creek without a paddle. Shouldn't we stop for gas? We'll be up a creek if the car dies on that desolate road ahead.

See also: creek, up

up shit creek (without a paddle)

rude slang In a challenging or troublesome situation, especially one that cannot be easily resolved. I have no savings, so if I get fired from my job, I'll be up shit creek without a paddle. Shouldn't we stop for gas? We'll be up shit creek if the car dies on that desolate road ahead.

See also: creek, shit, up

up shit's creek (without a paddle)

rude slang In a challenging or daunting situation. I'm a single mother who just lost her job—I'm really up shit's creek right now. A: "I just found out that the school told my parents that I'm failing French." B: "Oh man, you're up shit's creek without a paddle."

See also: creek, up

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

God willing and the creek don't rise

and Lord willing and the creek don't rise

Rur. If all goes well. Tom: Will you be able to get the house painted before the cold weather sets in? Jane: Yes, God willing and the creek don't rise. We'll be able to visit our daughter for Christmas, Lord willing and the creek don't rise.

See also: and, creek, god, rise, willing

up the creek (without a paddle)

and up a creek; up shit creek

Inf. Fig. in an awkward position with no easy way out. I'm sort of up the creek and don't know what to do. You are up a creek! You got yourself into it, so get yourself out.

See also: creek, up

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

up a creek

Also, up shit creek; up the creek (without a paddle). In trouble, in a serious predicament, as in If the check doesn't arrive today I'm up a creek, or The car wouldn't start, so I was up the creek without a paddle. This slangy idiom conjures up the image of a stranded canoeist with no way of moving (paddling) the canoe. President Harry S. Truman used the first term in a letter in 1918. The first variant is considered vulgar.

See also: creek, up

up the creek

Also, up shit creek. See up a creek.

See also: creek, up

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

up the creek

INFORMAL or

up shit creek

INFORMAL, VERY RUDE

If someone or something is up the creek or up shit creek, they are in a very difficult situation. The company's recent collapse has left their pension fund members up the creek. If we lose another player through injury we're basically up the creek. The economy's up shit creek and everyone's unemployed. Note: You can also use the full expression, up the creek without a paddle. Manufacturing really is up the creek without a paddle. He owes the bank a lot of money so he's up the creek without a paddle. Note: A creek is a narrow bay. The idea is of being in a boat such as a canoe without being able to control it.

See also: creek, up

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

be up the creek without a paddle

be in severe difficulty, usually with no means of extricating yourself from it. informal

Often shortened to be up the creek , this expression is recorded in the mid 20th century as military slang for ‘lost’ (for example, while on a patrol).

up shit creek

in an awkward predicament.

See also: creek, shit, up

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

up the ˈcreek

(informal) (also up shit ˈcreek (without a ˈpaddle) taboo, slang) in great difficulty: Make sure you look after the money and passports — if they get stolen we’ll be right up the creek.

See also: creek, up

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

God willing and the creek don’t rise

and GWATCDR

phr. & comp. abb. If we are lucky. I’ll be there, GWATCDR.

See also: and, creek, god, rise, willing

up shit creek (without a paddle)

and up the creek (without a paddle) and up a creek

mod. in an awkward position with no easy way out. (Usually objectionable.) There I was, at Disney World with only a measly $47.54. I was literally up the creek without a paddle. You are up a creek! You got yourself into it, so get yourself out.

See also: creek, paddle, shit, up, without

up the creek without a paddle

verb

See up shit creek without a paddle

up a creek

verb

See up shit creek without a paddle

See also: creek, up

up shit creek

verb

See up shit creek without a paddle

See also: creek, shit, up

up the creek

verb

See up shit creek without a paddle

See also: creek, up

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

up the creek (without a paddle)

Informal

In a difficult, unfortunate, or inextricable position.

See also: creek, up

up shit creek (without a paddle)

In dire circumstances with no hope of help.

See also: creek, shit, up

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

up a/the creek (without a paddle)

In deep trouble; in a tight spot. Also put more baldly as up shit creek, this expression is almost certainly of American vintage from the early twentieth century, but the exact origin has been lost. Joseph Heller used it in Catch-22 (1961): “You really are up the creek, Popinjay.”

See also: creek, up

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

(the good) Lord willing and the creek don't rise
willing
God willing and the creek don’t rise
God willing and the creek don't rise
God willing
GWATCDR
how goes it
How goes it?
go on at (one)
know what you like

References in periodicals archive

The Treaty Creek Project is a Joint Venture with Tudor Gold owning 60% and acting as operator.

American Creek Resources Grants Incentive Options

The XEN irrigation briefed the legislators on capacity of Qadir Creek regulator and the area it can irrigate.

Qadir creek regulator on Indus river opened

Since its founding in 2006, Mill Creek has grown from a small team of dedicated advisors to a comprehensive advisory firm serving the unique financial needs of both institutional and family clients.

Investment advisory firm unveils new visual identity

The Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem, which will be integrated into the Wind Creek Hospitality portfolio, represents a Las Vegas-style resort, located in the heart of the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, approximately 80 miles from New York City.

Wind Creek Hospitality Closes USD 1.3bn Acquisition of Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem in Pennsylvania, USA

With 560 apartments and a very limited collection of waterfront duplex townhouses on the podium level, Creek Edge offers several unique value propositions, said the statement from Emaar.

Emaar unveils Dubai Creek waterfront residences

Investors will have several benefits including 5-year property management services by Emaar, 50 per cent discount on membership at the Palace Dubai Creek Harbour Spa and pool, as well as a 25 per cent discount on food and beverage at the hotel's outlets.

Dubai creek harbour launches palace residences

Located on the promenade, the homes will offer views of Dubai Creek Tower and the nearby Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary and will be serviced by Address Hotels + Resorts.

Emaar launches Palace Residences in Dubai Creek Harbour

Sales at the 44-storey Palace Residences begun on 7 January, marking the first launch at the 600ha Dubai Creek Harbour development in 2019.

Address service for Emaar's Palace Residences at Dubai Creek Harbour

In what is a refreshing take on the Creek's old world charm, Martin Giesen, a UAE-based German watercolourist, is exhibiting his vast portfolio of works dedicated to the captivating waterfront, at the Majlis Gallery in the Al Fahidi historic neighbourhood next month.

A refreshing take on Dubai Creek's old world charm

Both buildings at The Reserve at Grengs Park In Mill Creek feature a secure entry system, underground heated garage, elevator access, outdoor common area with a private pavilion, fire tables and grills.

Luxury Apartments at The Reserve at Grengs Park in Geneva

Here, numerous small feeder creeks feed Northeast Florida's Lofton Creek A fall shrimp spawn was taking place.

Marsh Creek Reds: Small runouts are expressways for redfish feeding on marsh country shellfish and finfish

Dubai Creek Harbor, the 6-square-kilometer mega-development nearly twice the size of Downtown Dubai, will welcome its first residents early next year.

Dubai Creek Harbor to hand over first homes in Q1 2019

Dubai Creek Harbour, the six square kilometre mega-development nearly twice the size of Downtown Dubai, will welcome its first residents early next year.

Dubai Creek Harbour to Hand Over First Homes in Q1 2019

KARACHI -- A recent study highlights how continued flow of untreated domestic and industrial effluents from the city has destroyed the biodiversity of a major creek supporting livelihood of a large number of fishermen.

Korangi creek biodiversity being destroyed by untreated waste: study

词组	creek
释义	creek (the good) Lord willing and the creek don't rise rural If all goes as it should; if everything goes well. We've had a lot of delays, but Lord willing and the creek don't rise, we should have the house finished before winter. A: "Do you reckon we'll have enough from this harvest to make ends meet?" B: "The good Lord willing and the creek don't rise." See also: and, creek, lord, rise, willing be up a/the creek (without a paddle) slang To be in a challenging or troublesome situation, especially one that cannot be easily resolved. I have no savings, so if I get fired from my job, I'll be up the creek without a paddle. Shouldn't we stop for gas? We'll be up a creek if the car dies on that desolate road ahead. See also: creek, up God willing and the creek don't rise If all goes as it should; if everything goes well. We've had a lot of delays, but God willing and the creek don't rise, we should have the house finished before winter. A: "Do you reckon we'll have enough from this harvest to make ends meet?" B: "God willing and the creek don't rise." See also: and, creek, god, rise, willing up a/the creek (without a paddle) slang In a challenging or troublesome situation, especially one that cannot be easily resolved. I have no savings, so if I get fired from my job, I'll be up the creek without a paddle. Shouldn't we stop for gas? We'll be up a creek if the car dies on that desolate road ahead. See also: creek, up up shit creek (without a paddle) rude slang In a challenging or troublesome situation, especially one that cannot be easily resolved. I have no savings, so if I get fired from my job, I'll be up shit creek without a paddle. Shouldn't we stop for gas? We'll be up shit creek if the car dies on that desolate road ahead. See also: creek, shit, up up shit's creek (without a paddle) rude slang In a challenging or daunting situation. I'm a single mother who just lost her job—I'm really up shit's creek right now. A: "I just found out that the school told my parents that I'm failing French." B: "Oh man, you're up shit's creek without a paddle." See also: creek, up Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. God willing and the creek don't rise and Lord willing and the creek don't rise Rur. If all goes well. Tom: Will you be able to get the house painted before the cold weather sets in? Jane: Yes, God willing and the creek don't rise. We'll be able to visit our daughter for Christmas, Lord willing and the creek don't rise. See also: and, creek, god, rise, willing up the creek (without a paddle) and up a creek; up shit creek Inf. Fig. in an awkward position with no easy way out. I'm sort of up the creek and don't know what to do. You are up a creek! You got yourself into it, so get yourself out. See also: creek, up McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. up a creek Also, up shit creek; up the creek (without a paddle). In trouble, in a serious predicament, as in If the check doesn't arrive today I'm up a creek, or The car wouldn't start, so I was up the creek without a paddle. This slangy idiom conjures up the image of a stranded canoeist with no way of moving (paddling) the canoe. President Harry S. Truman used the first term in a letter in 1918. The first variant is considered vulgar. See also: creek, up up the creek Also, up shit creek. See up a creek. See also: creek, up The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. up the creek INFORMAL or up shit creek INFORMAL, VERY RUDE If someone or something is up the creek or up shit creek, they are in a very difficult situation. The company's recent collapse has left their pension fund members up the creek. If we lose another player through injury we're basically up the creek. The economy's up shit creek and everyone's unemployed. Note: You can also use the full expression, up the creek without a paddle. Manufacturing really is up the creek without a paddle. He owes the bank a lot of money so he's up the creek without a paddle. Note: A creek is a narrow bay. The idea is of being in a boat such as a canoe without being able to control it. See also: creek, up Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. be up the creek without a paddle be in severe difficulty, usually with no means of extricating yourself from it. informal Often shortened to be up the creek , this expression is recorded in the mid 20th century as military slang for ‘lost’ (for example, while on a patrol). See also: creek, paddle, up, without up shit creek in an awkward predicament. See also: creek, shit, up Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary up the ˈcreek (informal) (also up shit ˈcreek (without a ˈpaddle) taboo, slang) in great difficulty: Make sure you look after the money and passports — if they get stolen we’ll be right up the creek. See also: creek, up Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary God willing and the creek don’t rise and GWATCDR phr. & comp. abb. If we are lucky. I’ll be there, GWATCDR. See also: and, creek, god, rise, willing up shit creek (without a paddle) and up the creek (without a paddle) and up a creek mod. in an awkward position with no easy way out. (Usually objectionable.) There I was, at Disney World with only a measly $47.54. I was literally up the creek without a paddle. You are up a creek! You got yourself into it, so get yourself out. See also: creek, paddle, shit, up, without up the creek without a paddle verb See up shit creek without a paddle See also: creek, paddle, up, without up a creek verb See up shit creek without a paddle See also: creek, up up shit creek verb See up shit creek without a paddle See also: creek, shit, up up the creek verb See up shit creek without a paddle See also: creek, up McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions up the creek (without a paddle) Informal In a difficult, unfortunate, or inextricable position. See also: creek, up up shit creek (without a paddle) In dire circumstances with no hope of help. See also: creek, shit, up American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. up a/the creek (without a paddle) In deep trouble; in a tight spot. Also put more baldly as up shit creek, this expression is almost certainly of American vintage from the early twentieth century, but the exact origin has been lost. Joseph Heller used it in Catch-22 (1961): “You really are up the creek, Popinjay.” See also: creek, up The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: (the good) Lord willing and the creek don't rise willing God willing and the creek don’t rise God willing and the creek don't rise God willing GWATCDR how goes it How goes it? go on at (one) know what you like References in periodicals archive The Treaty Creek Project is a Joint Venture with Tudor Gold owning 60% and acting as operator. American Creek Resources Grants Incentive Options The XEN irrigation briefed the legislators on capacity of Qadir Creek regulator and the area it can irrigate. Qadir creek regulator on Indus river opened Since its founding in 2006, Mill Creek has grown from a small team of dedicated advisors to a comprehensive advisory firm serving the unique financial needs of both institutional and family clients. Investment advisory firm unveils new visual identity The Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem, which will be integrated into the Wind Creek Hospitality portfolio, represents a Las Vegas-style resort, located in the heart of the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, approximately 80 miles from New York City. Wind Creek Hospitality Closes USD 1.3bn Acquisition of Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem in Pennsylvania, USA With 560 apartments and a very limited collection of waterfront duplex townhouses on the podium level, Creek Edge offers several unique value propositions, said the statement from Emaar. Emaar unveils Dubai Creek waterfront residences Investors will have several benefits including 5-year property management services by Emaar, 50 per cent discount on membership at the Palace Dubai Creek Harbour Spa and pool, as well as a 25 per cent discount on food and beverage at the hotel's outlets. Dubai creek harbour launches palace residences Located on the promenade, the homes will offer views of Dubai Creek Tower and the nearby Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary and will be serviced by Address Hotels + Resorts. Emaar launches Palace Residences in Dubai Creek Harbour Sales at the 44-storey Palace Residences begun on 7 January, marking the first launch at the 600ha Dubai Creek Harbour development in 2019. Address service for Emaar's Palace Residences at Dubai Creek Harbour In what is a refreshing take on the Creek's old world charm, Martin Giesen, a UAE-based German watercolourist, is exhibiting his vast portfolio of works dedicated to the captivating waterfront, at the Majlis Gallery in the Al Fahidi historic neighbourhood next month. A refreshing take on Dubai Creek's old world charm Both buildings at The Reserve at Grengs Park In Mill Creek feature a secure entry system, underground heated garage, elevator access, outdoor common area with a private pavilion, fire tables and grills. Luxury Apartments at The Reserve at Grengs Park in Geneva Here, numerous small feeder creeks feed Northeast Florida's Lofton Creek A fall shrimp spawn was taking place. Marsh Creek Reds: Small runouts are expressways for redfish feeding on marsh country shellfish and finfish Dubai Creek Harbor, the 6-square-kilometer mega-development nearly twice the size of Downtown Dubai, will welcome its first residents early next year. Dubai Creek Harbor to hand over first homes in Q1 2019 Dubai Creek Harbour, the six square kilometre mega-development nearly twice the size of Downtown Dubai, will welcome its first residents early next year. Dubai Creek Harbour to Hand Over First Homes in Q1 2019 KARACHI -- A recent study highlights how continued flow of untreated domestic and industrial effluents from the city has destroyed the biodiversity of a major creek supporting livelihood of a large number of fishermen. Korangi creek biodiversity being destroyed by untreated waste: study
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