How to Pronounce "jump off the deep end"
expression
JUMP-awf-thuh-DEEP-end
JUMP-off-thuh-DEEP-end
Definition
To suddenly lose control emotionally, act irrationally, or do something risky and extreme without thinking it through.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒəmp/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdip/ /ˈɛnd
British English
dʒˈʌmp/ /ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈiːp/ /ˈɛnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JUMP-awf-thuh-DEEP-end
UK
JUMP-off-thuh-DEEP-end
Listen in Context
When he heard the news, he jumped off the deep end and started yelling.
Try not to jump off the deep end during the meeting.
He jumped off the deep end and quit his job without a backup plan.
Don't jump off the deep end just because someone disagrees with you.