In the soup
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Context
Use 'in the soup' when talking about problems or troublesome situations. 
He was in the soup after forgetting his wedding anniversary.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Tone
'In the soup' is casual language, not for formal situations like business or official documents. 
Don’t say 'in the soup' during a formal presentation.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Expression
It's an idiom, meaning you shouldn't take 'soup' literally. It's a metaphor for trouble. 
Saying 'she’s in the soup' doesn’t mean she's in a bowl of broth.