up a tree in English

in trouble, in a difficult situation, in a bind

Use "up a tree" in a sentence

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1. An elephant can tear up a tree by the roots.

2. Every girl wants her own dirty rubber nest up a tree.

3. 🔊 When Billy broke his arm, he was Clambering up a tree

4. They do not fly long distances, the maximum distance flown non-stop was about 180 m and prior to flying, they usually gain height by moving up a tree or tall shrub.