In the shit

adjective

In serious trouble.

If the boss finds out I lost the report, I'm in the shit.

Often appears as...

get in the shit
be in the shit

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Vulgar

Colloquial

adjective

In a disadvantageous or difficult situation.

Their team is definitely in the shit if they lose this game.

Often appears as...

put someone in the shit
end up in the shit

Usage tips

Vulgar

Colloquial

adjective

In serious trouble.

If the boss finds out I lost the report, I'm in the shit.

Often appears as...

get in the shit
be in the shit

Usage tips

Vulgar

Colloquial

adjective

In a disadvantageous or difficult situation.

Their team is definitely in the shit if they lose this game.

Often appears as...

put someone in the shit
end up in the shit

Usage tips

Vulgar

Colloquial

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Intensity

Indicates a very serious problem, usually causing worry or trouble.

After the scandal, the politician was really in the shit.

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Informal

Used among friends or people of similar age. Not appropriate in formal situations.

I didn't do my share of the group project and left my classmates in the shit.

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Vulgarity

Considered rude or offensive by some people, avoid using it around unfamiliar company.

Mike got caught cheating; he's really in the shit now.

Pro Tip 1/3

Intensity

Indicates a very serious problem, usually causing worry or trouble.

After the scandal, the politician was really in the shit.

Pro Tip 2/3

Informal

Used among friends or people of similar age. Not appropriate in formal situations.

I didn't do my share of the group project and left my classmates in the shit.

Pro Tip 3/3

Vulgarity

Considered rude or offensive by some people, avoid using it around unfamiliar company.

Mike got caught cheating; he's really in the shit now.

Pro Tip 1/3

Intensity

Indicates a very serious problem, usually causing worry or trouble.

After the scandal, the politician was really in the shit.

Pro Tip 2/3

Informal

Used among friends or people of similar age. Not appropriate in formal situations.

I didn't do my share of the group project and left my classmates in the shit.

Pro Tip 3/3

Vulgarity

Considered rude or offensive by some people, avoid using it around unfamiliar company.

Mike got caught cheating; he's really in the shit now.

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