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    up a stump

    US /ʌp ə ˈstʌmp/

    ・

    UK /ʌp ə ˈstʌmp/

    C1
    idm.To be confused or unable to find an answer.
    When asked about the complex problem, he was completely up a stump.

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    Part 1 - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Audiobook by Mark Twain (Chs 01-10)

    16:31Part 1 - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Audiobook by Mark Twain (Chs 01-10)
    • You're up a stump, ain't you?" No answer.

      You're up a stump, ain't you?" No answer.

    • YOU'RE up a stump, ain't you!"

      YOU'RE up a stump, ain't you!"

    B1