in more shit than a Werribee duck
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Meaning · English
In trouble; suffering great difficulties.
Register: slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Examples
I had $6 in my pocket and I was thirsty too. I was in more shit than a Werribee duck.
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).
Common questions
What does “in more shit than a Werribee duck” mean?
In trouble; suffering great difficulties.
Is “in more shit than a Werribee duck” formal or informal?
in more shit than a Werribee duck is generally slang, vulgar.