dangerous waters

language: de

definitions

  1. Physical areas of water, such as oceans, seas, or rivers, that present hazards to navigation due to currents, rocks, storms, or other environmental conditions.
    de: Gefährliche Gewässer
  2. A situation, topic, or environment that is risky, controversial, or likely to cause complications and trouble.
    de: Gefährliche Situation

examples

  1. The captain warned the crew that they were entering dangerous waters.

    Der Kapitän warnte die Besatzung, dass sie gefährliche Gewässer betraten.

  2. Discussing politics at the dinner table can lead you into dangerous waters.

    Über Politik beim Abendessen zu diskutieren, kann in gefährliche Situationen führen.