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India slang
I am screwed; I am in trouble (often used when things go wrong)
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Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
India
Formality
Informal.
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lag gaye means I am screwed; I am in trouble (often used when things go wrong). It is best read as india slang associated with India.
"lag gaye" means I am screwed; I am in trouble (often used when things go wrong). In India, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Calamity; misfortune; trouble (often for a difficult person or situation)
Problem; scolding; reprimand (can mean a tough situation or being in trouble)
Confusion; mess; trouble (a state of disorder).
To cause trouble; to annoy (Gulf Arabic).
Someone who is a burden or trouble (literally "fire dragon," implies bringing trouble)
Trouble; mess; scam.
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