Up a creek (without a paddle)
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Definisi & Makna dari "up (a|the) creek (without a paddle|)

up a creek (without a paddle)
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used to convey that one is in a difficult or challenging situation without a clear solution
up (a|the) creek (without a paddle|) definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "up a creek" and when to use it?

The idiom "up a creek" is derived from the idea of finding oneself in a difficult or unfavorable situation, often without any obvious solution or means of escape. It suggests being in a predicament where one is facing challenges or obstacles they cannot overcome.

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We'll be up a creek if the car dies on that desolate road ahead.
Customers feel they have been left up the creek without a paddle by the bank.
If we don't address this problem now, we will be up a creek without a paddle in the near future.
The company's recent collapse has left their pension fund members up the creek.
If we don't address this problem now, we will be up a creek without a paddle in the near future.
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