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up shit creek

To say that someone is up shit creek is to imply that he or she or it is in real jam.
I didn't study for my final exam; I'm up shit creek.
up shit creek by Cranberry Bob January 12, 2020

Up shit creek without a paddle 

In Australia it means that you're in a lot of trouble, with no foreseeable way out.
"Oh man, I can't believe I lost my paperwork; that stuff took me hours and it needs to be in by tomorrow!"
"Sounds like you're up shit creek without a paddle, mate."

Shit's Creek

To be up "Shit's Creek" is to be in serious or complex trouble, such as to (literally) be "up a creek without a paddle." It is synonymous with Urban Dictionary's expression "Shit Street" and is possibly its antecedent.
"When the deal fell through, we were up Shit's Creek".
"If he gets caught again he will be up Shit's Creek."
Shit's Creek by Kcstealth August 13, 2016
Word of the Day on October 13, 2022

up shit creek

To be in deep trouble with no solution.
(It's actually "Up shit creek without a paddle" --- scans better than "with no paddle."
There he was with two nickel bags and the narcs at the door. He knew he was up shit creek without a paddle.
up shit creek by M. Bridger October 29, 2003

Up shit creek without a paddle 

(Idiom) To be in an undesirable situation*.
*Elitist would actually enjoy this.

shit creek 

A metaphor for deep trouble, usually one is said to be up shit creek without a paddle.
I just killed my roommate and I don't have an alibi...I'm up shit creek without a paddle.
shit creek by Pork King April 30, 2003