in too deep

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1. (idiomatic) Involved in a situation to the extent that one cannot cope.
   • 2007, Karpyshyn, Drew, Mass Effect: Revelation‎ (Science Fiction), Del Rey Books, →ISBN, OCLC 150381260, page 321:

     But he didn’t regret killing Qian. The doctor was in too deep. The notes on the flash drive showed a steady progression into dementia, a deteriorating mental state directly linked to incidents of exposure to Sovereign.

   • 2011, Will Gragido, John Pirc, Cybercrime and Espionage: An Analysis of Subversive Multi-Vector Threats

     We are simply in too deep to consider extrication from today's technologically infused world. To assert the contrary is akin to seeking disconnection from the human race itself.