deep water

nautical idiomatic

The term "deep water" can refer to both literal and figurative contexts, commonly used in maritime settings and as a metaphor for difficult situations.

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Definition

B2Nautical

(technical)Waters with significant depth, suitable for large ships.

Example

The port was expanded to accommodate deep water vessels.

B2General

(idiomatic)A challenging or problematic situation.

Example

After missing the deadline, she found herself in deep water with her boss.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "deep water":

open water deep sea dead water run deep deep end high water low water still water deep-water solo strong water green water deep point hadopelagic water uncharted water abyssopelagic water troubled waters white water first water light water deep color running water open sea out of one's depth deep stack heavy wet water column service water deep dive shallow end deep blue water level back water off the deep end red water table water water can green-water navy