The Italian expression essere nei guai means “to be in trouble” or to be in a difficult situation.
It is used when someone has problems, made a mistake, or finds themselves in a complicated situation.
You may hear this expression in everyday conversations, at work, at school, or while talking about life problems.
Example:
“Sono nei guai.”
I’m in trouble.
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