drop someone in it

This British informal idiom means to cause trouble for someone, often by revealing information or making a mistake.

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Definition

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(British, informal)To cause someone trouble or difficulty, often by revealing something they wanted to keep hidden.

Example

She really dropped me in it by telling the boss about my plans to leave the company.
He dropped his friend in it by accidentally mentioning the surprise party.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "drop someone in it":

drop into drop in drop science drop behind dropping in drop back live drop drop light drop the bomb drop target drop trou drop down drop a bombshell drop a dime drop letter drop off throw in throw down long drop false drop drop anchor drop dimes dead drop drop the ball plop down drag in stick one's foot in it drag down dump out dump on jump in drop the f-bomb needle drop throw dirt on drop shot chuck in get the drop on put the boot in drag and drop throw under the bus slip in drop dead drop tower drop kick throw dirt drop out