In the soup

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In a difficult or bad situation.

When she lost her job and couldn't pay her bills, she really was in the soup.
Visual representation of "in the soup" - In a difficult or bad situation

Often appears as...

  • land in the soup
  • find oneself in the soup

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Negative Context

Use 'in the soup' when talking about problems or troublesome situations.

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He was in the soup after forgetting his wedding anniversary.
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Informal Tone

'In the soup' is casual language, not for formal situations like business or official documents.

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Don’t say 'in the soup' during a formal presentation.
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Figurative Expression

It's an idiom, meaning you shouldn't take 'soup' literally. It's a metaphor for trouble.

Illustration for Figurative Expression
Saying 'she’s in the soup' doesn’t mean she's in a bowl of broth.
Visual representation of the word "In the soup"

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