in trouble with
in trouble with (someone)
In someone's disfavor due to a particular offense or wrongdoing, especially one that will result in punishment. I'm in trouble with my parents for sneaking out last night. You'll be in trouble with Mrs. Johnson if you don't hand in your book report on time. Does anyone know why I'm in trouble with Mom? She's been pretty cold to me.
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in trouble with
In difficulties with someone, especially an authority. For example,
If they don't shovel their walk, they'll be in trouble with their neighbors. This idiom is also put as
get in or into trouble with , as in
Watch what you say or you'll get into trouble with the teacher. [Mid-1500s] Also see
hot water;
in a fix.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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