get one's tits in a wringer
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Meaning · English
to get into a difficult or unpleasant situation
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
rơi vào tình huống khó khăn hoặc không thoải mái
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Literally: to have one's nipples caught in a clothes wringer
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
He got his tits in a wringer when he invested in that failing company
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “get one's tits in a wringer” mean?
to get into a difficult or unpleasant situation Literally: to have one's nipples caught in a clothes wringer
Is “get one's tits in a wringer” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.