What does "In trouble" mean?

facing potential punishment

Synonym: facing difficulties Opposite: in a safe situation

"In trouble" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Ooh, someone's in trouble.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S3E8

But, Mike, the Boomobile's in trouble!

Cars

Since when is our marriage in trouble?

Desperate Housewives S1E21

She's not in any trouble?

Doctor Who S1E4

Oh, I'm in trouble here.

Emily in Paris S1E7

The house was in trouble,

Encanto

Monica: and yeah, my heart is not in trouble anymore!

Friends S5E8

Princess Anna is in trouble.

Frozen 1

"In trouble" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 13 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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