How to Pronounce "in at the deep end"
expression
IN at thuh DEEP end
IN at thee DEEP end
Definition
To be put in a difficult situation with no preparation, especially when starting a new job or task.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdip/ /ˈɛnd
British English
ˈɪn/ /ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈiːp/ /ˈɛnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN at thuh DEEP end
UK
IN at thee DEEP end
Listen in Context
On my first day, they put me in at the deep end.
He was in at the deep end with his new responsibilities.
Starting medical school was like being in at the deep end.
I felt completely lost, like I'd been thrown in at the deep end.