How to Pronounce "in deep water"
expression
in DEEP WAW-ter
in DEEP WAW-tuh
Definition
To be in deep water means to be in serious trouble or facing a difficult situation that is hard to fix.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈdip/ /ˈwɔtɝ
British English
ˈɪn/ /dˈiːp/ /wˈɔːtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in DEEP WAW-ter
UK
in DEEP WAW-tuh
Listen in Context
If we don't finish the project on time, we'll be in deep water.
She realized she was in deep water when she saw the test questions.
He got in deep water after breaking his mom's vase.
I'm already in deep water and can't handle anything else today.