Slang

up shit creek

This page is about the slang term up shit creek

vulgar!!

Meaning

to be in a difficult situation with little chance of finding a solution

For example

  • Johnny had a bag of cocaine in his pocket, so when the cops started searching him he knew he was up shit creek.

  • Thanks to this government, we're up shit creek! It'll take years for the economy to recover!

Note:
a less offensive variation is "up the creek"

Origin: From the slang idiom "up shit creek without a paddle" which means to be in a very difficult situation with little chance of finding a solution or a way out.

Quick Quiz

Somebody who is "up shit creek" is

a. very dirty

b. in serious trouble

c. using illegal drugs
a) very dirty b) in serious trouble c) using illegal drugs

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Contributor: Matt Errey