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throwing in at the deep end

throwing in at the deep end is the present participle and gerund of throw in at the deep end.

Meaning of throw in at the deep end

Verb

throw in at the deep end (third-person singular simple present throws in at the deep end, present participle throwing in at the deep end, simple past threw in at the deep end, past participle thrown in at the deep end)

  1. (idiomatic) To introduce (someone) to a new situation without adequate preparation.

Questions about throwing in at the deep end

What is throwing in at the deep end the present participle and gerund of?
Throwing in at the deep end is the present participle and gerund of throw in at the deep end.

Words near throwing in at the deep end in the dictionary

  1. throwing gas on the fire
  2. throwing gasoline on the fire
  3. throwing good money after bad
  4. throwing hands
  5. throwing in
  6. throwing in at the deep end
  7. throwing in one's hand
  8. throwing in the bark
  9. throwing in the cards
  10. throwing in the sponge
  11. throwing in the towel

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