Meaning of in trouble | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Suffering difficulties.
2. Liable to be punished for misbehavior; in disgrace.
   also
3. Pregnant, unmarried, and not likely to be married before giving birth.
   euphemistic

Equivalents

Examples

“He had a knack for getting in trouble⟳.”

“He said Robins had not been in trouble⟳ with the law before and had no previous convictions. Jail would have⟳ an adverse effect on her and her three children as she was the main carer.”

“She didn't even know⟳ she was in trouble⟳.”

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