be in deep waterSERIOUS SITUATIONto be in trouble or in a difficult or serious situation 在困境中，在危难中 The company is in deep water over their refusal to reduce prices. 这家公司因不肯降价而陷入困境。
be in deep water• And if they look into you - you could be in deep water.• Some of the discoveries were in deep water.
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