"in at the deep end" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Audio: en-au-in at the deep end.ogg
Etymology: Derived from the slope in a swimming pool, which is shallow at one side, for beginners, and has a deeper section designed for more experienced swimmers. Head templates: {{en-adj|-|head=(thrown) in at the deep end}} (thrown) in at the deep end (not comparable)
  1. (idiomatic) Placed in a complex situation (especially work-related) without adequate preparation or experience. Tags: idiomatic, not-comparable Synonyms: jump in at the deep end, take the bull by the horns Related terms: in too deep, off the wall, out of one's depth, throw in at the deep end
    Sense id: en-in_at_the_deep_end-en-adj-U5Sk6gEB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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