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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
What 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.
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the section of a swimming pool where the water is at its deepest point
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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.
I had never worked in sales before, but my boss threw me in at the deep end, and I learned quickly.
John was pushed into the deep end of parenthood when his wife unexpectedly had to travel for work, leaving him to care for their three young children.
