In difficulties (2,1,7)
(Other definitions for up the creek that I've seen before include "In trouble, without paddle" , "In a difficult position" , "Scuppered" , "In severe difficulty (colloq.)" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">in difficulties</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for hard-pressed that I've seen before include "In difficulties or tension" , "Closely pursued; in difficulties" .)
(Other definitions for in a pickle that I've seen before include "Experiencing difficulties" , "Suffering a difficult situation" .)