How to Pronounce "throw in at the deep end"
expression
THROH IN at thuh DEEP end
th-ROH in AT thuh DEEP end
Definition
To make someone deal with a difficult situation or task without any preparation, training, or help.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdip/ /ˈɛnd
British English
θɹˈəʊ/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈiːp/ /ˈɛnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THROH IN at thuh DEEP end
UK
th-ROH in AT thuh DEEP end
Listen in Context
On her first day, they threw her in at the deep end and gave her a big project.
I had no experience, but they threw me in at the deep end anyway.
He was thrown in at the deep end when his boss left suddenly.
I felt like I'd been thrown in at the deep end during my first week at the new job.