Being caught up in something that is way over one's head. Being "pistol deep" in something means there is a severity and gravity to a situation should not be taken lightly. Often used to refer to someone being in the depths of a addiction, on the run from authorities, or anyone who feels trapped in a situation with no way out. The stakes of being in a "pistol deep" situation are normally very high. This pistol part of the "pistol deep" is meant to emphasize this severity, giving a connotation that things could turn fatal or end badly.
by No Turning Back 187 April 19, 2021