In the hole
idiom
Owing money.
After his business failed, he was in the hole for several months.
Often appears as...
- be in the hole
- go in the hole
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
noun
An enclosed, sometimes underground area.
The rabbit darted into its hole when it noticed the fox nearby.
Often appears as...
- dig a hole
- fall into a hole
idiom
In a difficult situation.
When my car broke down, I was really in the hole.
Often appears as...
- be in the hole
- get into the hole
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
noun
The cup that the golf ball is hit towards.
His swing was perfect and the ball went straight into the hole.
Often appears as...
- sink the ball in the hole
- hole-in-one
idiom
In prison.
He spent two years in the hole for armed robbery.
Often appears as...
- be in the hole
- go to the hole
Usage tips
Slang, Disapproving
Colloquial
idiom
Owing money.
After his business failed, he was in the hole for several months.
Often appears as...
- be in the hole
- go in the hole
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
noun
An enclosed, sometimes underground area.
The rabbit darted into its hole when it noticed the fox nearby.
Often appears as...
- dig a hole
- fall into a hole
idiom
In a difficult situation.
When my car broke down, I was really in the hole.
Often appears as...
- be in the hole
- get into the hole
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
noun
The cup that the golf ball is hit towards.
His swing was perfect and the ball went straight into the hole.
Often appears as...
- sink the ball in the hole
- hole-in-one
idiom
In prison.
He spent two years in the hole for armed robbery.
Often appears as...
- be in the hole
- go to the hole
Usage tips
Slang, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Financial Trouble
Use 'in the hole' when someone is struggling financially, implying negative balance.
Despite working overtime, he was still in the hole.
Pro Tip 2/2Casual Context
Prefer using 'in the hole' in casual conversations rather than formal financial reports.
After buying the house, they're way in the hole.
Pro Tip 1/2Financial Trouble
Use 'in the hole' when someone is struggling financially, implying negative balance.
Despite working overtime, he was still in the hole.
Pro Tip 2/2Casual Context
Prefer using 'in the hole' in casual conversations rather than formal financial reports.
After buying the house, they're way in the hole.
Pro Tip 1/2Financial Trouble
Use 'in the hole' when someone is struggling financially, implying negative balance.
Despite working overtime, he was still in the hole.
Pro Tip 2/2Casual Context
Prefer using 'in the hole' in casual conversations rather than formal financial reports.
After buying the house, they're way in the hole.
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