pickled cucumbers
nounUK /ˈpɪk.əld ˈkjuː.kʌm.bəz/
US /ˈpɪk.əld ˈkjuː.kʌm.bɚz/
Pickled cucumbers are cucumbers that have been kept in vinegar or salt water for a long time.
My grandma keeps a big jar of pickled cucumbers in the fridge.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A slang term for someone who is in a difficult or sour situation.
After losing the bet, he was in pickled cucumbers for a week.
3. A humorous way to describe a very sour or grumpy mood.
She woke up in pickled cucumbers and didn't want to talk to anyone.
4. A playful reference to a messy or chaotic mix of things.
The kitchen after the party was a real jar of pickled cucumbers.