2006-11-28 09:44:26 · 6 answers · asked by griller p 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
Well, if you get up the creek in a boat and lose your paddle , you're in trouble b/c you need that paddle to get out.. So if you are in a bad situation and you need a way to get out of it, but have none then you are up the creek without a paddle.
2006-11-28 09:49:19 · answer #1 · answered by lvminole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have heard this saying many times but the versing i heard the creek had a most colorful unprintable name
2006-11-28 10:50:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I understand it originated among American G.I.s during WWII.
It's a simple metaphor that really just became so popular it's now cliche.
2006-11-28 09:51:37 · answer #3 · answered by Elise K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably some dude who dropped his oars accidentally in the water.
2006-11-28 10:12:28 · answer #4 · answered by classic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the first answer was pretty accurate as to the meaning, but it's origin is hard to find. I'll be interested to find out if anyone knows...
2006-11-28 09:52:31 · answer #5 · answered by curious cat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ever see the movie "Delieverance"?
I think it came from Arkansas.
2006-11-28 10:37:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋