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in the doghouse

/ɪn ðə ˈdɔgˌhaʊs/ /ɪn ðə ˈdɒghaʊs/
idiom Social Informal
Idiom
  1. 1 başını belaya sokmak, birinin gözünden düşmek, cezalı duruma düşmek

Definition (English)

To be in trouble or out of favor with someone because you have done something wrong.

Example Sentences

  1. He forgot their anniversary and is now in the doghouse.
    Yıldönümlerini unuttu ve şimdi başını belaya soktu.
  2. After breaking the vase, the child was in the doghouse.
    Vazoyu kırdıktan sonra çocuk cezalı duruma düştü.

Synonyms

in troubleout of favordislikedin disgracein hot waterunder suspicionin disfavor

Related Words

argumentmistakeapologypunishmentrelationshiptrust