in a hole in a hole or in a spot {adj. phr.}, {informal} In an embarrassing or difficult position; in some trouble. When the restaurant cook left at the beginning of the busy season, it put the restaurant owner in a hole. Compare: BEHIND THE EIGHT BALL, IN THE HOLE. Categories: add yours {adj. phr.} {informal} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: I Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion