deep water
/dipˈwɔtər/
adjective
- Relating to or occurring in deep parts of an ocean, sea, or lake.
- The company specializes in deep-water oil drilling.
- Scientists explored a deep-water trench using a special submarine.
- Deep-water fish like tuna are often found far from shore.
- Involving or dealing with serious, complex, or risky matters.
- The politician found himself in deep-water trouble after the scandal broke.
- She knew the deep-water questions about ethics would be hard to answer.
- Starting a business without a plan can get you into deep-water financial problems.
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