up the creek (without a paddle)
idiomPart ofcreek
up the creek (without a paddle) — idiom
1. Being in a very difficult situation with no easy way to solve it.
1.idiom
Definition
Being in a very difficult situation with no easy way to solve it.
Example
Maya lost her keys and phone, so she was up the creek.
If the bank refuses our loan, we'll be up the creek without a paddle.