in bad
in bad {adv. phr.}, {substandard}
Out of favor; unpopular; in difficulty; in trouble.
No, I can't go swimming today. Father told me to stay home, and I don't want to get in bad.
- Usually used with "with".
Mary is in bad with the teacher for cheating on the test.
The boy is in bad with the police for breaking windows.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
