In at the deep end

28th December 2024

In at the deep end

We use this expression to talk about starting to do a difficult job or activity before you have done any easy practising first.
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
The basic course is full but there is a space on the intermediate course.
I don't really know enough Italian. It would be in at the deep end.
Example 2
Did you do any training before you started using that software application?
No. I always learn best by jumping in at the deep end and learning as I go along.