throw in at the deep end en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From allusion to an actual swimming pool with a shallow end and deep end. In the shallow end, a person can stand on the bottom. In the deep end, the water is too deep to do this, so a person must be able to swim or at least tread water or drown.
Meanings
- (idiomatic) To introduce (someone) to a new situation without adequate preparation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| throws in at the deep end | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| throwing in at the deep end | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| threw in at the deep end | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| thrown in at the deep end | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |