This phrase translates literally to 'got into the shepherd's mess.' It is a slang term used to express that someone has gotten involved in a complex situation or a problem that is not easy to solve.
Examples
- Spanish: Juan se metió en el lío de los pastores cuando decidió invertir en esa empresa sin investigarla primero.
- English: Juan got into the shepherd's mess when he decided to invest in that company without researching it first.