English Dictionary

ox is in the ditch

フレーズ

南部方言 アメリカ英語 慣用表現

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

日本語の意味

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。

When the last tractor broke down during the storm, everyone agreed the ox is in the ditch and we'd better call for help.

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。

意味（1）

(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.

the ox is in the ditch （ canonical ）