get into trouble
The phrase "get into trouble" is commonly used to describe situations where someone faces difficulties or consequences, often due to their own actions.
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Definition
B1General
(common)To become involved in a problematic or difficult situation.
Example
- If you keep playing video games instead of studying, you'll get into trouble with your parents.
B1Disciplinary
(common)To face consequences or disciplinary actions due to one's actions or behavior.
Example
- He got into trouble at school for cheating on the test.
B2Legal/Social
(common)To encounter legal or social issues due to misconduct or mistakes.
Example
- She got into trouble with the law for speeding.
C1Euphemistic
(slang, dated)Of a woman, to become pregnant, especially when unmarried.
Example
- In the past, it was said that a young woman who got into trouble had to leave town.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "get into trouble":
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