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Meaning of get into trouble | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To be punished or chastised for doing something prohibited.
intransitive
To cause to be punished.
transitive
To fall into difficulty.
intransitive
Of a woman, especially a single or young woman:
euphemistic, intransitive, slang
To become pregnant.
euphemistic, intransitive, slang
To make pregnant.
euphemistic, slang, transitive

Examples

“You'll get us all into trouble if you don't keep quiet.”

“He got a girl into trouble and had to marry her.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

get it get it how one lives get it in get it in the neck get it on get it through one's skull