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In the Loop

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Id in_the_loop_374
Idiom IN DUTCH (WITH)
Definition in trouble
Examples
  1. My parents said I’d better get home on time or I’ll be in Dutch.
  2. The boys got in Dutch with the teacher when they didn’t turn in their homework.
Cross-Refs

Synonym: in hot water, in the doghouse, hell to pay
Extra Info

In the doghouse is less serious and often light-hearted. To have hell to pay is generally stronger and more serious.
Category Emotions/Feelings: negative situations

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