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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
Idiom
InformalWhat 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.
Example
If we do n'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 do n't address this problem now, we will be up a creek without a paddle in the near future.
例子
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.
After his car broke down in the middle of nowhere, he was up a creek without a tow truck.
Customers feel they have been left up the creek without a paddle by the bank.
