get out of a mess

get out of a/this/that mess

To escape a troublesome or difficult situation. You're supposed to go out with two different men tonight? Good luck getting out of that mess!See also: get, mess, of, out, that, this

get out of a mess

Fig. to get free of a bad situation. (Also with this, such a, etc.) How can anyone get out of a mess like this? Please help me get out of this mess!See also: get, mess, of, out