In deep Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈdip
in-DEEP
ˈɪn/ /dˈiːp
in-DEEP
Definition
To be deeply involved in a situation, often one that is difficult or hard to escape. Commonly used to describe being in trouble or having taken on more than you can manage.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; often in 'be in deep' or 'get in deep', usually with 'trouble,' 'debt,' or similar words. Implies more than a manageable situation. Not about physical depth, but metaphorical involvement.
Spanish: metido hasta el fondo - en problemasPortuguese (BR): envolvido até o pescoço - em apurosPortuguese (PT): envolvido até ao pescoço - em apurosChinese (Simplified): 陷得很深 - 深陷困境Chinese (Traditional): 陷得很深 - 深陷困境Hindi: गंभीरी में फंसाArabic: في مأزق كبير - غارق في المشاكلBengali: বিপাকে পড়া - গভীর সমস্যায় থাকাRussian: по уши - глубоко встрятьJapanese: 深みにハマる - 深く関わるVietnamese: vướng sâu - lâm vào rắc rối lớnKorean: 곤란에 빠지다 - 깊이 관여하다Turkish: işin içine derinlemesine girmek - büyük belada olmakUrdu: بری طرح پھنس جانا - مشکل میں گہرائی تک اتر جاناIndonesian: terjebak dalam - sudah keterlaluan
Example Sentences
He is in deep with his debts.
basic
Lisa got in deep when she lied to her boss.
basic
If you keep spending, you’ll be in deep soon.
basic
We're already in deep—there's no turning back now.
natural
Once you start lying, you’ll find yourself in deep faster than you expect.
natural
He didn’t realize he was in deep until it was too late.
natural