in the depths of something

in the depths of (something)

In the middle of and wholly consumed by a particularly negative and/or difficult situation or emotional state. The country was in the depths of the worst economic disaster of the last century. While I was in the depths of depression, I found that I couldn't even get out of bed in the morning.
See also: depth, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in the depths of something

at the worst or most unpleasant stage of something: in the depths of despair, poverty, depression, etc. in the depths of winter
See also: depth, of, something
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See also:
  • in the depths of (something)
  • from the depths of (one's) heart
  • plumb the depths, to
  • have a meltdown
  • make a clean break (from/with someone or something)
  • do (someone or something) justice
  • do yourself justice
  • drown in self-pity
  • pity
  • You can't expect me to believe that