Fun Fact: In a Pickle

The Dutch phrase "in de pekel zitten" refers to vegetables or meats left to sit in a vinegary brine. In modern English, the phrase "in a pickle" has come to mean a difficult time, perhaps when one's only option is to sit and stew for a while.

Source: www.bonappetit.com, peterbstories.com
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