meaning: Lost in the sewer or in bankrupcy. For example, "If your stocks fall below three dollars you will be in the drink".
Category: Idioms
Idioms are expressions with greater meaning. Phrases like "nick of time" or "in other words" or "for heaven's sake". Definition: a group of words in a fixed order that have a particular meaning that is different from the meanings of each word understood on its own:
in the doghouse
Meaning: To have your partner angry at you. For example, "If you don't give her candy, flowers and jewelry on St. Valentine's day, you'll be in the doghouse".
in the dark
Meaning: To be kept unaware. For example, "You and I know the secret, but they will be left in the dark".
