be in a hole

be in a hole

slang To be in a disadvantageous position. I'm in a hole here, trying to fix my car on the side of the road with no clue what to do! I've been in a hole with some of my friends ever since they heard that I started a rumor about them.
See also: hole
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • in a hole
  • hole out
  • glory hole
  • pocket
  • punch a hole in
  • punch a hole in (something)
  • hole in one
  • dig in
  • dig in(to) (something)
  • dig into