a very serious situation
a time of great difficulty
often a situation that one is not capable of resolving on one’s own
in difficulty
in problem
The political party is in deep water after it was discovered that their candidate had lied in the report.
If you don’t bring back my dad’s car in one piece I will be in deep water.
After my husband lost his job we were in deep water.
I am in deep water at work. I do not know how I am going to finish the proposal in time.
Our company is in deep water. We have overextended out loan and we are unable to pay the bank.
I am in deep water with my sister. I promised that I would be able to find a venue for her wedding but everything is booked.
I’m going to be in deep water if my boss refuses to approve the project done by me after the hard work of a week.
There is no origin for this idiom
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definition
Common phrase that has a specific meaning.