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.