Get out of a/this/that mess spoken language verb phrase
To get out of a difficult situation.
Without you, I would have been sued. Thank you for getting me out of that mess.
You've got stuck with two guys? Well, good luck getting out of that mess!
They're away and left me with the naughty children. How could I get out of this mess?
They're confused and have no idea how to get out of that mess.
to do something very badly, impropperly.
1. On or in a calm or undisturbed waterbody
2. Facing no or very few obstacles or difficulties
Try to deal with a bad or unpleasant situation and make good use of it
Everybody thinks that their difficulties and worries are worse than anyone else's.
Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.
Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.