the deep end
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the deep end
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. la parte honda (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I was mad at my mom because she didn't let me swim in the deep end of the swimming pool with my friends.Estaba enojada con mi mamá porque no me permitió nadar en la parte honda de la piscina con mis amigos.
2. (figurative) (difficult situation)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I'm going to jump in at the deep end and do the best I can.Me voy a lanzar al vacío y hacer lo mejor que pueda.
My first day of work was extremely stressful. I was thrown in at the deep end.Mi primera jornada de trabajo fue extremadamente estresante. Me echaron a los leones.
3. (figurative) (self-control)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I think Mrs. Pacheco is on the verge of going off the deep end.Pienso que la Sra. Pacheco está al borde de perder los estribos.
It's true that I went off the deep end, but I am better now.Es cierto que me desquicié, pero estoy mejor ahora.
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