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up shit's creek (without a paddle)

rude slang In a challenging or daunting situation. I'm a single mother who just lost her job—I'm really up shit's creek right now. A: "I just found out that the school told my parents that I'm failing French." B: "Oh man, you're up shit's creek without a paddle."

See also: creek, up

See also:

(the) odds are against (something)
be at a disadvantage
at a disadvantage
address comments or remarks to
address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
be (as) serious as a heart attack
be (as) hearty as a buck
a run on (something)
angel

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