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Thrown in at the deep end To be thrown in at the deep end means to be given a difficult new job or task, without any preparation. The expression refers to the deep end of a swimming pool. If you were thrown in at the deep end of the pool, you would have to swim – or you would sink. “My Dad started his new job this week. He doesn’t mind being thrown in at the deep end. He says he’ll have to learn fast and show his boss he can do it!”“He’s brave!”

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Metaphor	Thrown in at the deep end
Question Meaning	What do you mean?
Meaning	To be thrown in at the deep end means to be given a difficult new job or task, without any preparation.
Question Explanation	Why does it mean this?
Explanation	The expression refers to the deep end of a swimming pool. If you were thrown in at the deep end of the pool, you would have to swim – or you would sink.
Question Example	Example
Example	“My Dad started his new job this week. He doesn’t mind being thrown in at the deep end. He says he’ll have to learn fast and show his boss he can do it!” “He’s brave!”

Deep End Thrown Job Means Difficult Task Preparation