screwed
Translation
fastened with screws, in trouble, drunk
Examples
The plaque is screwed to the wall.
The plaque is screwed to the wall.
If we miss the deadline, we're screwed.
If we miss the deadline, we're screwed.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is ~ ((to sth.)) (sth.) is fastened to (sth.) with screws The plaque is screwed to the wall.
((sb.)) is ~ (sb.) is in serious trouble (slang) If we miss the deadline, we're screwed.
Similar Words
Synonyms (slang): done for, finished, in trouble
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'to screw'. The slang meaning implies being twisted or put into a difficult, inescapable position, like a screw.
Memory Tips
Imagine being twisted into a tight spot you can't get out of. You're 'screwed'.