in trouble

in trouble

1. Subject to punishment for a particular offense or wrongdoing. I'm in trouble with my parents for sneaking out last night. Jed's in trouble with the law again. Uh oh, you're in trouble now! Mom's gonna kill you.
2. In a problematic situation or in a state of hardship. I'm in trouble, Dave. Is there any way you could lend me some money? If you get in trouble out there, just call me and I'll find you. Uh oh, you're in trouble now! Mom's gonna kill you.
3. euphemism Pregnant, particularly of someone who is young and unmarried. Is it true that Molly is in trouble? I knew that boyfriend of hers was bad news! You need to tell your parents you're in trouble. I mean, it's not going to take them nine months to figure it out.
See also: trouble
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*in trouble

 
1. in danger; in difficulty; due for punishment. (*Typically: be ~; get [into] ~.) If you don't be quiet, you're going to be in trouble. The company was in trouble for months, and then went bankrupt.
2. Euph. pregnant and unmarried. (*Typically: be ~; get [into] ~.) They had to get married. She was in trouble. She'll be in trouble before long, if she doesn't quit running around like that.
See also: trouble
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • be in trouble
  • get in(to) trouble
  • get into trouble
  • foment trouble
  • look for trouble
  • ask for trouble
  • trouble
  • keep out of trouble
  • die of throat trouble
  • keep nose clean
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