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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