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(idiomatic, chiefly southern US) This is a big problem; there is unavoidable or demanding work ahead.

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ox is in the ditch

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ox is in the ditch

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Southern US idiomatic

(idiomatic, chiefly southern US) This is a big problem; there is unavoidable or demanding work ahead.

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大問題が発生しており、避けがたい困難や骨の折れる作業が待ち受けている状態を指す。

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嵐の最中に最後のトラクターが故障したとき、皆はこれが大問題だと認め、助けを呼ぶべきだと判断した。

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(idiomatic, chiefly southern US) This is a big problem; there is unavoidable or demanding work ahead.

"The ox is in the ditch," said she, referring to the New Testament excuse for Sabbath work where the need is great, "and Billy must mend this gate if it is Sunday."

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