English Explanatory Dictionary

up a tree

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. In or into a disadvantaged or difficult situation; at a loss; cornered.

Pronunciation

En-au-up a tree.ogg

Word forms

up a tree

Synonyms

over a barrel perplexed stumped up the creek
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