"in too deep" meaning in English

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          "ref": "2007, Drew Karpyshyn, Mass Effect: Revelation (Science Fiction), Del Rey Books, →OCLC, page 321",
          "text": "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.",
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          "ref": "2011, Will Gragido, John Pirc, Cybercrime and Espionage: An Analysis of Subversive Multi-Vector Threats",
          "text": "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.",
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          "ref": "2017, Halsey, Ricky Reed, Justin Tranter, Rogét Chahayed, “Bad at Love”, in Hopeless Fountain Kingdom, performed by Halsey",
          "text": "I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe / That I'm in too deep / And jealousy, jealousy, jealousy, jealousy / Get the best in me",
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        "Involved in a situation to the extent that one cannot cope or escape."
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        "(idiomatic) Involved in a situation to the extent that one cannot cope or escape."
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