The phrase "drowning in such shallow water" suggests a situation where someone is overwhelmed or struggling despite the circumstances being relatively manageable. It highlights the irony of facing difficulties in an environment that should be safe or easy to navigate. This could indicate emotional distress, overreaction, or an inability to cope with minor challenges. Overall, it emphasizes the disparity between the perceived danger and the actual situation.
The opposite of shallow is deep.
shoal
lagoon
I always stick to the shallow end of the pool.The bath was shallow.He was always a shallow person.
TREADING
wade
From the root word "lunod" which means "drown", "drowning'' in tagalog is equivalent to the word "nalulunod".Tagalog Translation of DROWNING: nalulunod
Shallow is an adjective.
Flats
There is no such word in English.Perhaps you are thinking of the word "ditch" which is a shallow channel dug to carry surface water away.
The answer is Creek.
Paddle Wade