What does I am in a pickle mean?

But you know what it means: to be stuck in a difficult situation. English idioms are funny things, pulled out of the wordy hodgepodge of history, and “in a pickle” is one of the more obscure of the bunch.

What does he is a pickle mean?

If you are in a pickle, you are in a difficult position, or have a problem to which no easy answer can be found. The word ‘pickle’ comes from the Dutch word ‘pekel’, meaning ‘something piquant’, and originally referred to a spiced, salted vinegar that was used as a preservative.

Is it healthy to eat pickles?

People preserve some pickles in a fermented brine that contains beneficial bacteria, which means they can be a good addition to a healthful diet. Fermented pickles offer more health benefits than other pickles. Even unfermented pickles, however, are rich in vitamins such as vitamin K and vitamin A.

When do you use the word pickle in a situation?

in a (real, right, etc.) ˈpickle ( informal ) in a difficult situation; in a mess: Things are in a real pickle at the moment, I’m afraid. My assistant’s left and I’m completely lost without him! ♢ Can you help me?

What’s the difference between a pickle and a mess?

John has gotten himself into a pickle. He has two dates for the party. Now we are in a pretty pickle. We are out of gas. McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. ( informal) in a difficult situation; in a mess: Things are in a real pickle at the moment, I’m afraid.

What does the idiom’boy Am I in a pickle’mean?

Boy, am I in a pickle—I accidentally made plans to meet with two different clients today. We’re in a pretty pickle now because the hotel gave our room away. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2015 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved. Fig. in a mess; in trouble. (*Typically: be ~; get [into] ~ .) John has gotten himself into a pickle.