Horca (en. Gallows)

/'orka/

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Slang Meanings

To be in a dangerous or risky situation.
That guy is on the gallows, he doesn't know how to get out of that problem.
Ese tipo está en la horca, no sabe cómo salir de ese problema.
To feel trapped or cornered.
I feel like I'm on the gallows with so many debts.
Me siento en la horca con tantas deudas.