Definition
To unexpectedly encounter or receive something that causes trouble or distress.
遭遇麻煩事
If you don't submit your tax return by the deadline, you might get socked with a penalty.
如果你未能在截止日期前提交稅務申報表，你可能會被罰款。
He got socked with a fine for handing in the report late.
他因為遲交報告而被罰款。
While traveling, we got socked with an extra fee for our luggage unexpectedly.
旅行時，我們意外地被收取了行李的額外費用。