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up a creek without a paddle

In a difficult situation, without any help. Superlative form of up a creek: most up a creek.
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Up a Creek without a PaddleIn severe trouble, in awkward position with no easy way out, in serious difficulty
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einen Bach ohne Paddel hinauf

hasta un arroyo sin paleta

ஒரு துடுப்பு இல்லாமல் ஒரு சிற்றோடை வரை

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