He is in too deep with his gambling debts.
in deep
idiomDeeply involved or invested in something, especially a troublesome situation.
She realized she was in too deep after she promised to finish the project by herself in just two days.
By the time the investigation revealed the extent of the corruption, the young accountant realized he was in too deep to simply walk away without facing consequences.
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deep cut
An obscure song by a well known musician.
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deep dive
An in-depth examination or analysis of a topic.
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deep down
Fundamentally; in essence; in reality
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deep pockets
An ample supply of money, especially money which one is willing to spend; the possessor of such money.
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deep six
To discard, get rid of, or cancel; to completely put an end to something.
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deep thinker
A person whose thoughts are profound; an intellectual.
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deep water
A difficult or embarrassing situation.
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dig deep
To make a lot of effort with all one's resources.
Last updated April 17, 2026