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throws in at the deep end

throws in at the deep end is the third-person singular simple present indicative 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 throws in at the deep end

What is throws in at the deep end the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Throws in at the deep end is the third-person singular simple present indicative of throw in at the deep end.

Words near throws in at the deep end in the dictionary

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

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