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up a tree 1. confused; without an answer to a problem; in difficulty. This whole business has me up a tree. I'm up a tree, and I need some help. 2. intoxicated. Only two glasses of booze and he was up a tree for sure. My buddy here is up a tree and needs a place to crash for the night. up a tree in a difficult situation If the insurance company won't pay for the damage, I'll be up a tree. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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WHEN these stumps were full, they began to empty the bags into a hole high up a tree, that had belonged to a wood-pecker; the nuts rattled down--down-- down inside. |
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