dangerous waters

noun

: a difficult or complicated situation

We are entering into dangerous waters whenever we discuss religion in public.

Examples of dangerous waters in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The live-action show, which targets 8 – 12 year olds, tells the story of Lady Grace Cavendish, a female teenage detective working as a private spy for Queen Elizabeth I and navigating the dangerous waters of royal politics in an English court full of plots, threats and mystery. —Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Oct. 2024

In Arizona, La Llorona’s legend resonates particularly strongly with Hispanic communities, where the tale is told to warn children to stay away from dangerous waters and to respect the power of the unknown. —Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024

Residents fill sandbags Tuesday in Orange County, Fla.Ronaldo Silva / NurPhoto via Getty Images Castor urged her constituents to evacuate inland and flee from dangerous waters. —David K. Li, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024

These winds can lead to what's called a fetch, which can create dangerous waters. —Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2024

Occasionally, however, Hollywood ventured out ahead of the wave and into dangerous waters. —Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2024

This is a true example of a nation treading in dangerous waters. —Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2024

While the spot is popular for things like tubing and canoeing, there are signs posted around the area — both in English and Spanish — warning swimmers against entering the dangerous waters. —Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 18 July 2024

In February, a team of scientists documented two African lion brothers swimming across some dangerous waters in Uganda. —Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 10 July 2024