1. (noun) informal terms for a difficult situation

• fix
• hole
• jam
• kettle of fish
• mess
• muddle

1. (noun) vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar

• caper
• dill pickle
• gherkin
• sweet pickle

2. (noun) informal terms for a difficult situation

• dog's breakfast
• dog's dinner

1. (verb) preserve in a pickling liquid

• cookery
• cooking
• preparation

1. (noun) vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar

• relish

2. (noun) informal terms for a difficult situation

• difficulty

3. (verb) preserve in a pickling liquid

• keep
• preserve