get in deeper

get in deeper

1. To become increasingly involved in a particular situation. You say you don't want do business with them anymore, but here you are, ready to sign a new contract and get in deeper. If you value your life, do not get in deeper with the mob! Wait, she's moving in with him? Why would she get in deeper with a guy she claims to want to break up with?
2. To worsen a particular situation. You've already insulted her, just shut your mouth before you get in deeper. A: "Wait, should I not have said that?" B: "Just leave before you get in deeper, OK?" I already know that Dean doesn't like me, so I'm going to leave before I somehow get in deeper.
See also: deeply, get
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2024 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.

get in deeper

Fig. to get in more and more trouble; to get more deeply involved with someone or something. Every time he opened his mouth to complain, he just got in deeper.
See also: deeply, get
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
See also:
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.