Proverb

Up the proverbial estuary without any means of locomotion.

Submitter comment:

When John was having car trouble and had to get to work the next day. This means "up the creek without a paddle."

Data entry tech comment:

Motifs added by TRD

James Callow comment:

Original BN [S570] crossed out. Replaced with current classification.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; Raimone, John

Keyword(s): Aphorism ; Apothegm ; Maxim ; PROVERB