Р70
КАК РАК НА МЕЛИ сидеть, оказаться и т. п.
coll (как +
NPInvaradv or
subj-compl with copula (
subj:
humanfixed WO (to be, find o.s. ) in a very difficult position- in a tight spot
in a (real) jam (fix, pickle, pinch)up the creek (without a paddle).