up the creek
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
The Oxford English Dictionary records the first use of "up the creek" as being in American English in 1941.
Adjective
Usage notes
- The addition of "without a paddle" in alternative forms is considered by some to suggest an intensification of the difficulty of the situation.
Synonyms
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