choppy waters

Translations
бурные воды
The boat struggled to navigate the choppy waters.
Лодка с трудом пробиралась через бурные воды.
Definitions
Choppy waters refer to a body of water that is disturbed by waves or turbulence, making it rough and difficult to navigate. This phrase can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation that is unstable or fraught with difficulties.