be in a bit of bother

A friend's in a bit of bother,' Natasha was saying.

I know I've been in a bit of bother now and then, but surely even you can't suspect me of doing a thing like that?

Oh dear, that aforementioned Villarreal fan looks to be in a bit of bother.

Kevin Na is in a bit of bother down 18, having larruped his drive into the trees on the right.

In my limited experience, when a policeman calls you 'sir' you know you're in a bit of bother.

'I'm in a bit of bother,' Martin said.

After being pushed wide early and doing plenty of work in the run, Piatsa Girl looked to be in a bit of bother but she dug deep in the latter stages and zoomed home for a comfortable 2 ½ length win in 30.35.