Up a gum tree meaning
What does the saying 'Up a gum tree' mean?
Idiom: Up a gum tree
Meaning:
If you're up a gum tree, you're in trouble or a big mess.
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Subject Area: Plants & Flowers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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