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.
Origin of troubled waters
First recorded in 1575–85
Words nearby troubled waters
trouble,
trouble man,
trouble one's head with,
trouble someone for,
trouble spot,
troubled waters,
troublemaker,
troubleproof,
troubleshoot,
troubleshooter,
troublesome