essere in alto mare
/ˈɛssere in ˈalto ˈmaːre/idiom★Intermediate◆idiom
informal
to be at sea, to be lost, to be in a difficult or confusing situation
Sono in alto mare con questo problema.
I'm at sea with this problem.
💡
This idiom is used to describe a situation where someone feels lost or uncertain.
Related Phrases
essere in una situazione difficileidiom
to be in a difficult situation
💡Pro Tip
Usage tip
Use this idiom to describe a situation where you feel lost or uncertain.
📝Usage Notes
This idiom is commonly used in informal conversations.
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese