in the shit

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Meaning · English

In trouble.

Register: slang, vulgar

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “in the shit” mean?

In trouble.

Is “in the shit” formal or informal?

in the shit is generally slang, vulgar.