Meaning of in trouble(p) in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    in trouble(p)

    Definitions

    1. having a serious nonfinancial problem

    Examples

    • « in trouble with the police »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

    Examples

    • « the troubled car industry »
    • « distressed companies need loans and technical advice »
    • « financially hard-pressed Mexican hotels are lowering their prices »
    • « we were hard put to meet the mortgage paymen »

    Synonyms

Famous quotes

  • « When you are kind to someone in trouble, you hope they'll remember and be kind to someone else. And it'll become like a wildfire. »
    Whoopi Goldberg
  • « I've realized that being happy is a choice. You never want to rub anybody the wrong way or not be fun to be around, but you have to be happy. When I get logical and I don't trust my instincts - Thats when I get in trouble. »
    Angelina Jolie
  • « When I was a kid and got in trouble, I'd always say, Mom, I'm in trouble. Well, Mom, I'm in trouble. »
    Earl Campbell
  • « When it becomes a revolutionary act to eat real food, we are in trouble. »
    Mark Hyman
  • « The only thing I can say about having this type of success is that you can get yourself in trouble because basically the world is set open for you. People will say yes to anything you ask, so it's basically down to you and what you want or need. »
    Bruce Springsteen

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