deep end

English

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Noun

deep end (plural deep ends)

1. The part of a swimming pool with relatively deep water.

   Coordinate term: shallow end

2. (figuratively) A situation where expertise or experience is required.

   Coordinate term: shallow end

Derived terms

• in at the deep end
• in the deep end
• jump in the deep end
• off the deep end
• throw in the deep end

Translations

part of a swimming pool with relatively deep water

Finnish: syvä pääty, syvä pää French: grande profondeur f Polish: głęboki koniec m Spanish: fondón m (disused)