In the soup and In extremis

In extremis and in the soup are semantically related. In some cases you can use "In extremis" instead the phrase "In the soup" as an adjective or an adverb.

In extremis adverb - In grave circumstances or at the point of death.

In the soup and in extremis are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "In the soup" instead the phrase "In extremis" as an adjective or an adverb.