be in the shit

be in the shit

rude slang To be in a huge amount of trouble; to have drawn someone's anger and/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.

See also: shit

be in the ˈshit

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be in ˌdeep ˈshit

(taboo, slang) be in a lot of trouble: I’ll be in the shit if I don’t get this work finished today. ♢ You’re in deep shit now.

See also: shit