idiom
In deep water
in DEEP WAW-ter
/ɪn diːp ˈwɔːtər/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
indeepwater
Dictionary meaning
In serious trouble or a difficult situation that is hard to escape from.
Examples
- After missing three deadlines, the project manager found herself in deep water with the board.
- The company was in deep water when the audit revealed irregularities.
Synonyms: in hot water, in trouble, in a bind
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