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in trouble

To be in a situation where you have said or done something which is illegal, prohibited, forbidden or proscribed that makes you subject to punishment, reprimand, consequences, punishment, retribution and/or legal action (usually an undesirable situation, unless said sarcastically or humorously)
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Her boyfriend snuck out the back door when they heard her father come home. Her little sister said, "You're in trouble now."

Submitted by TriplePurple on December 10, 2023

Modified by TriplePurple on December 10, 2023

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