in trouble with

1. In difficulties with someone, especially an authority. For example, If they don't shovel their walk, they'll be in trouble with their neighbors. This idiom is also put as, as in Watch what you say or you'll get into trouble with the teacher. [Mid-1500s] Also see hot water; in a fix.

Example Sentences

"I found that I get the same adrenaline boost from being in trouble with the police and being missing and stuff."

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A lot of people - myself included - can see Potter being in trouble with this West Ham fanbase and board, and to deliver a 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest away is huge.

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He has to proceed with caution, though, if he plays the 1997 dance hit when the two groups collide, as Dutch fans' love of changing lyrics can get him in trouble with circuit organisers.

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Early in the show’s run, Todd Bridges’ Willis on “Diff’rent Strokes” defined the big brother, a partner in crime you could get in trouble with but would also stick up for you.

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The press release holds out the possibility that doctors providing emergency access will get in trouble with the federal government too.

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