British & Australian, informal to be in a difficult or embarrassing situation.
We're in a bit of a hole here, because we've lost the letter they sent telling us what we were supposed to do.
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.