up shit creek

prepositional phrase

In trouble; in a difficult situation.

Similar
up the creekbetween a rock and a hard place
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Meanings

prepositional phrase

alternative up shit's creek · alternative up shit's creek without a paddle · alternative up shit creek without a paddle

  1. vulgarIn trouble; in a difficult situation.

    Synonyms: up the creek, between a rock and a hard place

Synonyms & antonyms

prepositional phraseIn trouble; in a difficult situation.

Similar
up the creekbetween a rock and a hard place
Also see
in deep shitin dickie's meadowin the shitup the creek
Cite this entry
APA

up shit creek. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/up%20shit%20creek

MLA

“up shit creek.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/up%20shit%20creek. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “up shit creek,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/up%20shit%20creek.

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