Idioms for problems

• Shoot yourself in the foot

Meaning: To do or say something that causes problems for you

• In hot water

Meaning: In need of help, in trouble

• Red tape

Meaning: Difficult bureaucratic or governmental requirements

• Above water

Meaning: Not in extreme difficulty. Especially said of finances

• Think outside the box

Meaning: Try to solve a problem in an original way, think creatively

• In a jam

Meaning: In a mess, a problem

• It serves you right

Meaning: Your problem is the result of your own bad behaviour, and you deserve it

• In a pickle

Meaning: Someone that has a big problem

• Take the bull by the horns

Meaning: Deal with a problem in a direct and fearless way

• Rough time

Meaning: To have many problems

• Cut corners

Meaning: Economize by reducing quality, take shortcuts