to be in a mess
company, economy +麻烦不断；乱象丛生
The economy is now in a mess.经济一团糟。
When Rover was in a mess we were only really worried about jobs.当罗孚公司麻烦缠身时, 我们才真正开始为工作担心。
person +陷入困境
It's tough admitting that you're in a mess. You have to be strong to ask for help.承认自己陷入困境并非易事, 请求别人帮助需要你鼓起勇气。