In Deep Water Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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in deep water What does in deep water mean?	in a serious situation, in trouble	The boy is in deep water because of his problems at school.
in deep water What does in deep water mean?	in a serious situation, in trouble	The boy is in deep water because of his problems at school.
in deep water What does in deep water mean?	in a serious situation, in trouble (a swimmer could be in trouble when he or she is in deep water)	The boy is in deep water because of his problems at school.
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give (someone) the green light What does "give (someone) the green light" mean?	to give someone permission to proceed with a project	We were given the green light to begin the new project.

crackers What does "crackers" mean?	mentally unstable; nuts; crazy
a shot in the arm What does "a shot in the arm" mean?	something inspiring, something that gives someone energy	The latest opinion polls were a shot in the arm for the mayor's re-election campaign.
bad apple What does "bad apple" mean?	a bad person	The boy is a bad apple and he is always in some kind of trouble.
Good as gold What does "Good as gold" mean?	If children are as good as gold, they behave very well.
hood What does "hood" mean?	neighborhood; immediate area where one lives
not move a muscle What does "not move a muscle" mean?	do not move at all	I did not move a muscle when the large dog approached me on the street.
a holy terror What does "a holy terror" mean?	a very disobedient or unruly child	The little boy is a holy terror and his parents never want to take him anywhere.
on one's feet What does "on one's feet" mean?	recovering from sickness or trouble	I was sick for a couple of weeks but now I am on my feet again.
on top of (something/things) What does "on top of (something/things)" mean?	to know all about something, to be up-to-date	He reads the newspaper every morning and is on top of the latest news.

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In Deep Water Idiom