in uncharted waters
In a situation or circumstance that is foreign, unclear, or unfamiliar and which may be dangerous or difficult as a result. We're in uncharted waters with these obscure tax loopholes. If we aren't careful, the government may crack down on us hard! The country is in uncharted waters now—we're facing a crisis unlike anything we've ever dealt with before. A: "This fool is clearly in uncharted waters running an entire company." B: "I know, he has no idea what he's doing."
into uncharted waters
Into a situation or circumstance that is foreign, unclear, or unfamiliar and which may be dangerous or difficult as a result. We're getting into uncharted waters with these obscure tax loopholes. If we aren't careful, the government may crack down on us hard! The small country is moving into uncharted waters now—this is a crisis unlike anything we've ever dealt with before. A: "This fool has clearly gotten into uncharted waters running an entire company." B: "I know, he has no idea what he's doing."
uncharted territory
A situation or circumstance that is foreign, unclear, or uncharted and which may be dangerous or difficult as a result. We're starting to get into uncharted territory exploiting these tax loopholes. If we aren't careful, the government may crack down on us hard! John has always kept himself closed off from family members, so his real feelings have been uncharted territory for all of us.
uncharted waters
A situation or circumstance that is foreign, unclear, or unfamiliar and which may be dangerous or difficult as a result. We're starting to get into uncharted waters exploiting these tax loopholes. If we aren't careful, the government may crack down on us hard! John keeps himself so closed off that I've never understood the uncharted waters of his emotions.
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