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in pickle vs in pickles

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In pickle' is a less common phrase that means to be in a difficult situation or a state of confusion. 'In pickles' is the plural form and refers to being in a situation with multiple challenges or difficulties.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 652 views

in pickle

This phrase is correct but less common in modern English. It means to be in a difficult situation or a state of confusion.

This phrase is used to describe being in a troublesome or confusing situation. It is more commonly found in older literature or formal writing.

Examples:

After missing the train, he found himself in a real pickle trying to get to the airport on time.
She was in quite a pickle when she realized she had lost her wallet and phone.
The detective was in a pickle as he tried to solve the case with limited evidence.

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The worm cannot survive in pickle juice.
He found the tissue you left in Pickles tool box.
Feel like I'm living in a pickle barrel.
She noticed I was in a pickle.
And no taking anything to cut up and put in a pickle jar.
Feel like I'm living in a pickle barrel.
I got caught in a pickle.
- But I am in a pickle myself.
That guy's been in the pickle since you were a kid.
Look, I know you're busy, but I'm in a pickle, Daisy.
Look, I know you're busy, but I'm in a pickle, Daisy.
Look, I know you're busy, but I'm in a pickle, Daisy.
It would take a lot more than pigs in a pickle to offend my neighbors.
That's you in a pickle.
Look, I keep my extra cash in a pickle jar on the top shelf over the sink.
It's like you or I living in a pickle barrel.
She looks like she's been living in a pickle barrel.
Except I have a preserved head in a pickle jar and two cops who just backed up your story.
You'd have brung me and we wouldn't be in this pickle.
I'm sorry, I don't mean to put you in a pickle.

Alternatives:

in a difficult situation
in a tight spot
in a bind
in a fix
in trouble

in pickles

This phrase is correct and refers to being in a situation with multiple challenges or difficulties.

This phrase is used to describe being in a situation with various challenges or difficulties. It is the plural form of 'in a pickle.'

Examples:

She found herself in pickles when she had to juggle work, school, and family responsibilities.
The team was in pickles as they faced a series of setbacks during the project.
Being in pickles can be overwhelming, but she managed to handle each challenge with grace.

Show examples from the web [+]

He found the tissue you left in Pickles tool box.
The worm cannot survive in pickle juice.
Feel like I'm living in a pickle barrel.
She noticed I was in a pickle.
And no taking anything to cut up and put in a pickle jar.
Feel like I'm living in a pickle barrel.
I got caught in a pickle.
- But I am in a pickle myself.
That guy's been in the pickle since you were a kid.
Look, I know you're busy, but I'm in a pickle, Daisy.
Look, I know you're busy, but I'm in a pickle, Daisy.
Look, I know you're busy, but I'm in a pickle, Daisy.
It would take a lot more than pigs in a pickle to offend my neighbors.
That's you in a pickle.
Look, I keep my extra cash in a pickle jar on the top shelf over the sink.
It's like you or I living in a pickle barrel.
She looks like she's been living in a pickle barrel.
Except I have a preserved head in a pickle jar and two cops who just backed up your story.
You'd have brung me and we wouldn't be in this pickle.
I'm sorry, I don't mean to put you in a pickle.

Alternatives:

facing multiple challenges
dealing with difficulties
in a tough situation
in a predicament
in a tight spot

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