in a pretty pickle

in a pretty pickle

In a troublesome or difficult situation. Boy, am I in a pretty pickle—I accidentally made plans to meet with two different clients today. We're in a pretty pickle now because the hotel gave our room away.
See also: pickle, pretty
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • sit pretty
  • sitting pretty
  • pretty
  • pretty much
  • pretty much/well
  • who's a pretty boy then
  • pretty is as pretty does
  • pifted
  • a pretty pass
  • pretty please