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English - United States - Extended English idiom corpus

up a creek

up a creek

Meaning

In serious trouble without easy help.

Usage example

Use "up a creek" when in serious trouble without easy help.

Cultural context

A common English idiom or proverb included for public search discovery, learning, and IdiomBridge app promotion.

Related idioms

English - Zambia It takes a village. English - United States Do not count your chickens before they hatch. English - Canada The early bird catches the worm. English - United Kingdom A stitch in time saves nine.