“deep end”

The following 2 entries include the term deep end.

go off the deep end

phrase

: to enter recklessly on a course

the deep end

noun

used in phrases such as throw in (at) the deep end and jump in (at) the deep end to describe starting a new and difficult activity when one is not fully prepared or ready to do it


Challenging Standardized Test Words, Vol. 2

  • a pencil broken in half on top of a test answer sheet
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