get into trouble



get into trouble

1. To get into a bad or dangerous situation. I think we might get into trouble if we try driving the car on that rickety bridge. If you ever get into trouble out in the water, wave both your arms so the lifeguard can see you.
2. To be reprimanded for something. I am definitely going to get into trouble with my mom if she finds out that I broke the vase. If I'm not home by curfew, I will get into trouble with my parents.
See also: get, trouble

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
KeatonKEE-tənEnglish (Modern)
Wilfri&Eth;-Anglo-Saxon
Nazar-Russian, Ukrainian
AlwinAHL-veen (German), AHL-win (Dutch), AHL-vin (Dutch)German, Dutch, Ancient Germanic
Mccray[mə'krei]
Chizqiyahu-Biblical Hebrew