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in a pickle
USUK
in a difficult or awkward situation that is hard to get out of
Informal, a little humorous and slightly old-fashioned; used for small everyday problems, not serious ones. Often 'in a bit of a pickle'.
In context
I locked my keys inside the flat and was in a pickle until my landlord arrived.
If the last bus has already gone, we'll be in a real pickle.
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