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Where koala may be in a bit of bother? (2,1,3,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

up a gum tree

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'where koala may be' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'in a bit of bother?' is the second definition.

(Other definitions for up a gum tree that I've seen before include "In a difficult situation" , "in trouble" , "In a sticky situation" , "In a tight spot (like a koala?)" , "Where koala may be" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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