in the soup

phrase

informal + old-fashioned
: in a bad situation : in trouble
That stunt landed her in the soup.

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Stir in ½ cup dried orzo for every 6 cups broth or other broth substitute in the soup. — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026 This way, every component in the soup will reheat more evenly—you won’t be left with scalding hot broth and cold shredded chicken. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026 Reheat made-in-advance matzo balls directly in the soup. — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026 The ramen is available in both chicken and beef flavors, and can be found in the soup section of the store. — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the soup

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“In the soup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20soup. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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