Are up a Creek Without a Paddle?

up a/the creek (without a paddle)
slang In a challenging or troublesome situation, especially one that cannot be easily resolved. I have no savings, so if I get fired from my job, I'll be up the creek without a paddle.

What is up a creek without a paddle meaning?

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishbe up the creek (without a paddle)be up the creek (without a paddle) (also be up shit creek (without a paddle) not polite) spoken to be in a very difficult situationIf I don't get my passport by Friday, I'll be up the creek.

What does paddle up mean?

1 to walk or play barefoot in shallow water, mud, etc. 2 to dabble the fingers, hands, or feet in water. 3 to walk unsteadily, like a baby.

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