Please explain the grammar in this sentence
, in TBBT, Sheldon said:"If I run too deep a bath, I drown."
I know if i run a deep bath, but I don't really understand the usage of " if i run too deep a bath", give me some examples please, thank you so much.

Question

Please explain the grammar in this sentence
, in TBBT, Sheldon said:"If I run too deep a bath, I drown." 
I know if i run a deep bath, but I don't really understand the usage of " if i run too deep a bath", give me some examples please, thank you so much.

Answer

too deep a bath: a bath that is too deep
too big a hamburger: a hamburger that is too big
too difficult a question: a question that is too difficult

Answer

As Juan said, All he means is that if he runs a bath and if the bath is too deep, he will drown :)

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