deep water

Language: en

Meaning: Used other than figuratively or idiomatically:seedeep,‎water.; Waters suitable for deep-draftships, especially ocean-going.1940, Federal Writers' Project,Texas: A Guide to the Lone Star State, page71:Butdeep waterwas not secured until 1926, when Corpus Christi dug itself out 21 miles to the sea.; (idiomatic)Adifficultorembarrassingsituation.You will be indeep waterif you are found copying work from other students.

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