be in a (pretty) pickle
US /bi ɪn ə ˈprɪt.i ˈpɪk.əl/
UK /bi ɪn ə ˈprɪt.i ˈpɪk.əl/
1.
to be in a difficult or unpleasant situation
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After losing his job and breaking his leg, John found himself in a pretty pickle.
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If we don't find a solution soon, we'll be in a pickle.