up the creek[英][ʌp ðə kri:k][美][ʌp ði krik]
处于困境;
例句:
1.
If we don't get this contract,we're up the creek!
我们如果拿不到这份合同,麻烦可就大了!
2.
If any more people resign,we'll be really up the creek.
如果有更多的人辞职,我们将陷入困境.
3.
If mom catches you smoking in the house,you'll be up the creek.
如果你在家里抽烟让妈妈逮到,你就惨了.