bucket of syrup en · NOUN
Meanings
- (idiomatic, informal) A sticky, difficult situation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| buckets of syrup | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
trouble · tight spot · ordeal · kettle · sticky situation · difficulty · bind · doghouse · situation · hole · predicament · sticky wicket · ass in a sling · cross · kettle of fish · spot of bother · cauldron · cross to bear · bucket of syrup · spot · pinch · calvary · quandary · dire straits · quagmire · plight · dilemma · pickle · fix · jam