troubled waters
noun (used with a plural verb)
a confused or chaotic state of affairs: The situation was terrible, but like many politicians he was attracted by troubled waters.
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Nearby words
trouble man, trouble one's head with, trouble someone for, trouble spot, troubled, troubled waters, troublemaker, troubleproof, troubleshoot, troubleshooter, troubleshooting
Origin of troubled waters
First recorded in 1575–85
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Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019