English · Slang Candidate

in it

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In trouble.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

gặp rắc rối

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

“You heard the sheriff yelling?” he said. “Yes,” he said. You're in it now, aren't you, Aubrey? he thought. You're a big man, until you're not, until someone steps in your way and says, “Stop, in the name of the law.”

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Getting on successfully, especially in a game.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thành công, đặc biệt là trong trò chơi

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “in it” mean?

In trouble.

Is “in it” formal or informal?

in it is generally slang.