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IN TROUBLE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does in trouble mean?
• IN TROUBLE (adjective)
The adjective IN TROUBLE has 1 sense:
1. having a serious nonfinancial problem
Familiarity information: IN TROUBLE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having a serious nonfinancial problem
Context example:
in trouble with the police
Similar:
troubled (characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need)
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