in the soup

phrase

informal + old-fashioned

: in a bad situation : in trouble

That stunt landed her in the soup.

Examples of in the soup in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Rhymes for in the soup

• intergroup
• intragroup
• multigroup
• semigroup
• serogroup
• supergroup
• coop
• coupe
• croup
• droop
• drupe
• dupe