in deep

1. In a significant amount of debt. Oh, I'll be in deep once I graduate from law school—I'm not looking forward to it.

2. In a dangerous, vulnerable, or troublesome situation or position, especially that which could be beyond one's abilities to resolve. Anthony is in deep with his creditors. If he doesn't pay off his debts, they're going to take everything he owns. I think I'm in deep with this course—I don't know how I'll be able to catch up with all the work!

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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in deep

1. Fig. deeply involved (with someone or something). Mary and Sam are in deep. Wilbur got in deep with the mob.

2. Fig. deeply in debt. (Often with with or to.) Willie is in deep with his bookie. I'm in deep to the department store.

See also: deep

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

in deep

1. Seriously involved; far advanced. For example, He was in deep with the other merchants and couldn't strike out on his own, or She used her credit cards for everything, and before long she was in deep.

2. in deep water. Also, in over one's head. In trouble, with more difficulties than one can manage, as in The business was in deep water after the president resigned, or I'm afraid Bill got in over his head. These metaphoric expressions transfer the difficulties of being submerged to other problems. The first appears in Miles Coverdale's 1535 translation of the Book of Psalms (68:13): "I am come into deep waters." The second, which also can signify being involved with more than one can understand, dates from the 1600s. Also see over one's head.

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

in deep

1. mod. deeply involved (with someone or something). Bart is in deep with the mob.

2. mod. deeply in debt. (Often with with or to.) Sam is in deep with his bookie.

See also: deep

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

firing line, on the
in the firing line
in deep water
in deep water(s)
be in deep water
get in(to) deep water
People (who live) in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones
people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones
those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones

References in periodicals archive

He said with the nation achieving N-strike capabilities in deep sea along with air and land.

India completes N-triad; PM Modi warns 'blackmailers'

INS Sindhurakshak was rocked by explosions when the submarine was berthed in the dockyard, but the danger of the navy's ageing fleet of underwater boats meeting a mishap in deep sea is frighteningly real.

Deep need addressed

Manoeuvre of submarines in deep blue sea, followed by jackstay, a seamanship evolution carried out in very close proximity to enable transfer of stores and personnel from one ship to another while moving through the water also lent moments of thrills to the onlookers.

Indian Navy mock drill depicts its prowess along eastern coastline

词组	in deep
释义	in deep in deep 1. In a significant amount of debt. Oh, I'll be in deep once I graduate from law school—I'm not looking forward to it. 2. In a dangerous, vulnerable, or troublesome situation or position, especially that which could be beyond one's abilities to resolve. Anthony is in deep with his creditors. If he doesn't pay off his debts, they're going to take everything he owns. I think I'm in deep with this course—I don't know how I'll be able to catch up with all the work! See also: deep Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. in deep 1. Fig. deeply involved (with someone or something). Mary and Sam are in deep. Wilbur got in deep with the mob. 2. Fig. deeply in debt. (Often with with or to.) Willie is in deep with his bookie. I'm in deep to the department store. See also: deep McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. in deep 1. Seriously involved; far advanced. For example, He was in deep with the other merchants and couldn't strike out on his own, or She used her credit cards for everything, and before long she was in deep. 2. in deep water. Also, in over one's head. In trouble, with more difficulties than one can manage, as in The business was in deep water after the president resigned, or I'm afraid Bill got in over his head. These metaphoric expressions transfer the difficulties of being submerged to other problems. The first appears in Miles Coverdale's 1535 translation of the Book of Psalms (68:13): "I am come into deep waters." The second, which also can signify being involved with more than one can understand, dates from the 1600s. Also see over one's head. See also: deep The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. in deep 1. mod. deeply involved (with someone or something). Bart is in deep with the mob. 2. mod. deeply in debt. (Often with with or to.) Sam is in deep with his bookie. See also: deep McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: firing line, on the in the firing line in deep water in deep water(s) be in deep water get in(to) deep water People (who live) in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones References in periodicals archive He said with the nation achieving N-strike capabilities in deep sea along with air and land. India completes N-triad; PM Modi warns 'blackmailers' INS Sindhurakshak was rocked by explosions when the submarine was berthed in the dockyard, but the danger of the navy's ageing fleet of underwater boats meeting a mishap in deep sea is frighteningly real. Deep need addressed Manoeuvre of submarines in deep blue sea, followed by jackstay, a seamanship evolution carried out in very close proximity to enable transfer of stores and personnel from one ship to another while moving through the water also lent moments of thrills to the onlookers. Indian Navy mock drill depicts its prowess along eastern coastline
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