Meaning: In serious trouble or difficulty
Hindi: गंभीर मुसीबत में
Synonyms: in trouble, in a bind, in hot water
Antonyms: out of danger, safe
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 · SSC CHSL 2024 T-1
in deep water in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom.
Teja followed his friend’s advice so now he is in deep water.
(SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (01-July Shift 2))Answer & explanation
Answer: C) In trouble
The most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom "in deep water" is:
In trouble.
So, the sentence would mean that Teja followed his friend's advice and now he is in a difficult or problematic situation.
Explanation:
• In dilemma refers to being uncertain or facing a difficult decision, but it doesn't fully capture the idea of being in trouble.
• In good position is the opposite of "in deep water," as it implies a favorable situation.
• In deep thoughts suggests being mentally absorbed, which doesn't fit the context of being in trouble.
Thus, "in trouble" is the correct interpretation of the idiom. - SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Idioms & Phrases
Choose the correct idiom for the word highlighted in bold.
Ravi found himself in deep water after he ran over a pedestrian while driving under the influence of alcohol near his apartment.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Ravi was in serious trouble.
To be 'in deep water' means to be in serious difficulty or trouble. Running over a pedestrian while drunk clearly put Ravi in serious trouble.
The idiom is not literal (swimming), and it has nothing to do with learning to drive or helping the pedestrian.
Examples
- “He found himself in deep water after missing the loan payments.”
in deep water – questions
What is the meaning of in deep water in Hindi?
in deep water means “गंभीर मुसीबत में” in Hindi. In English: In serious trouble or difficulty
What are the synonyms of in deep water?
Synonyms of in deep water: in trouble, in a bind, in hot water.
What is the opposite of in deep water?
Antonyms of in deep water: out of danger, safe.
Has in deep water been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – in deep water has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025, SSC CHSL 2024 T-1.