be in the shit

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be in the shit

rude slang To be in a huge amount of trouble; to have drawn someone's anger and/or a severe punishment. If we get caught breaking into school, we'll be in the shit! I knew I was in the shit when I dented my mom's brand-new car.
See also: shit
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

be in the ˈshit

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be in ˌdeep ˈshit

(taboo, slang) be in a lot of trouble: I’ll be in the shit if I don’t get this work finished today. You’re in deep shit now.
See also: shit
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • cover
  • grab (someone or something) by the throat
  • grab someone by the throat
  • grab someone/something by the throat
  • cut off at the pass, to
  • get someone's dander up, to
  • help (someone) along
  • help along
  • die on (someone or something)
  • die on someone