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the deep end
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a situation that is very difficult because one is not prepared to deal with it
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "the deep end" and when to use it?
The idiom "the deep end" has its origins in the world of swimming pools. It refers to the part of a pool that is furthest from the shallow or safe area, where the water is typically deeper and more challenging to navigate. The deep end is associated with greater risks and difficulties due to its depth. This expression is used to describe a situation or experience that is intense, challenging, or overwhelming.
Example
I 'm a little nervous about starting my graduate degree program, but I 'm determined to jump in at the deep end and give it a go.
If they do n't resolve the issue soon, the employees will go off the deep end and start protesting.
The politician goes off the deep end when confronted with tough questions.
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the section of a swimming pool where the water is at its deepest point
Example
I 'm a little nervous about starting my graduate degree program, but I 'm determined to jump in at the deep end and give it a go.
If they do n't resolve the issue soon, the employees will go off the deep end and start protesting.
The politician goes off the deep end when confronted with tough questions.
Exemple
I'm a little nervous about starting my graduate degree program, but I'm determined to jump in at the deep end and give it a go.
If they don't resolve the issue soon, the employees will go off the deep end and start protesting.
The politician goes off the deep end when confronted with tough questions.
She was nervous about going into the deep end, so she stayed in the shallow end.
The pool's shallow gradient allows for a smooth transition from the shallow end to the deep end.
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