in deep water(s)
in deep water(s)
In a dangerous, vulnerable, or troublesome situation or position, especially that which could be beyond one's abilities to resolve. Anthony is in deep waters 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 water 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 water
Fig. in a dangerous or vulnerable situation; in a serious situation, especially one that is too difficult or is beyond the level of one's abilities; in trouble. John is having trouble with back taxes. He's in deep water. Bill got in deep water in algebra class. The class is too difficult for him, and he's almost failing.
See also: deep, water
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
in deep water
If you are in deep water, you are in a difficult or dangerous situation. Smith plays the part of the innocent Adams who finds himself in deep water when he unintentionally gets caught up in a crime.
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Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
in deep water (or waters)
in trouble or difficulty. informalIn deep water is a biblical metaphor; see, for example, Psalm 69:14: ‘let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters’.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
in deep ˈwater(s)
in trouble or difficulty: She was getting into deep water when she tried to argue that murder is sometimes justified for political reasons.See also: deep, water
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
in deep water
In difficulty.
See also: deep, water
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- in deep water
- be in deep water
- get in(to) deep water
- get (someone) out of a fix
- get out of a fix
- be up a/the creek (without a paddle)
- be up the creek without a paddle
- get mixed up with (someone)
- be mixed up with (someone)
- stir up a hornets' nest