Question

Choose the exact meaning of the idiom/phrase.
“In deep water”
A. In a lot of trouble
B. To feel lonely
C. To act like a coward
D. To swim in a river

Answer 1

Hint:An idiom/phrase is a form of expression natural to a language. The phrase ‘In deep water’ means ‘to face a difficult situation or to be in trouble’.

Complete answer:
Option (A) ‘in a lot trouble’: is the correct option as the phrase ‘in deep water means ‘to be in trouble’.
Option (B) ‘to feel lonely’: is an incorrect option because it means ‘to feel alone when someone around is not there’.
Option (C) ‘to act like a coward’: is an incorrect option because it means ‘not to do something due because the one doesn’t have enough courage to do so’.
Option (D) ‘to swim in a river’: is an incorrect option because it means to propel the body through water by using limbs or in the case of aquatic animals, it can be done by fins, tail, or other body movements.
Thus the correct answer lies in option (A) i.e. ‘In a lot of trouble’.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘D’.

Note: Deep-water suggests a situation where the person is in a tight spot and one has to face the odds all at once which refers to the troublesome situation.