Meanings
An allusion to the urgency and difficulty of extracting an ox from a ditch in which it has become mired.
How to pronounce "ox is in the ditch":
AU
This is a big problem; there is unavoidable or demanding work ahead.
Example Sentences
1
I can't join you for lunch today because my ox is in the ditch.
2
I won't be able to attend the meeting as my ox is in the ditch.
3
Sorry, I can't help you move this weekend. My ox is in the ditch.
4
I forgot to pay my bills on time because my ox is in the ditch.
5
I can't finish the report by the deadline. My ox is in the ditch.
