Be in too deep In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be in too deep", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-22 11:02

Meaning of Be in too deep

Be in too deep phrase informal

Used to say that someone is so involved in a difficult situation that he/she cannot get out of.

Jack hates school violence, but he is in too deep with bullies because they are his friends.

James wants to leave the gang of thieves , but he is in too deep.

Jane wanted to get out of her toxic relationship, but she was in too deep with her boyfriend.

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Grammar and Usage of Be in too deep

Verb Forms

  • is in too deep
  • was in too deep
  • to be in too deep
  • being in too deep

The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense.

 

 

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