Italian

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Etymology

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Literally, water to the throat.

Noun

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acqua alla gola f (invariable)

  1. (idiomatic) difficult situation on one's hands or in which one is up to his chin

Usage notes

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  • Typically preceded either by avere (to have), or verb+preposition combinations such as [essere (to be), trovarsi (to find oneself), arrivare (to come)] + con (with).