"bucket of syrup" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: buckets of syrup [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|buckets of syrup}} bucket of syrup (plural buckets of syrup)
  1. (idiomatic, informal) A sticky, difficult situation. Tags: idiomatic, informal Synonyms: difficult situation
    Sense id: en-bucket_of_syrup-en-noun-90xvOVlo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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