in the shit

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in the shit

rude slang In a difficult situation or a huge amount of trouble; drawing someone's anger or a severe punishment. If we get caught breaking into school, we'll be in the shit! I knew I was in the shit when I dented my mom's brand-new car. Oh yeah, they caught him cheating on the final exam, so he's in the shit.

See also: shit

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in the shit

or

in deep shit

BRITISH, INFORMAL, VERY RUDE

If someone is in the shit or in deep shit, they are in a very difficult situation. Look, I'll be brief. You're in the shit, mate. This is serious business. I am in deep shit and I need your help. Note: You can also say that someone or something drops you in the shit when they get you into trouble or into a very difficult situation. And that's going to drop her right in the shit with her bosses.

See also: shit

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