in cattive acque

Italian

Alternative forms

in pessime acque

Adjective

in cattive acque (invariable)

(idiomatic) in dire straits, in a bad way
questa professione naviga in cattive acque ― this profession is in dire straits

Usage notes

Often used with essere (“to be”), trovarsi (“to find oneself”), versare (“to find oneself, to remain”) or navigare (“to sail”).

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