Drop somebody in it

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verb

To cause trouble for someone by making their misdeeds or mistakes known to others.

He promised he wouldn't tell anyone about me breaking the window. But he dropped me in it the second our parents asked him.
Visual representation of "drop somebody in it" - To cause trouble for someone by making their misdeeds or mistakes known to others.

Often appears as...

  • accidentally drop somebody in it
  • deliberately drop somebody in it

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Colloquial Usage

The phrase is informal and best used in casual conversation, not in formal settings like business or written official communications.

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I won't drop you in it when she asks about the party, don't worry.
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Negative Connotation

Using this phrase implies a negative outcome for someone, often due to sharing secretive or embarrassing information.

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By telling my boss about my lateness, you really dropped me in it.
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Accidental Revelation

Sometimes people 'drop somebody in it' unintentionally by revealing something they didn’t realize was a secret.

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I didn't mean to drop you in it when I mentioned your surprise visit to his birthday.
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