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Jumping in at the deep end
Message de babeth54 posté le 20-01-2011 à 22:29:31 (S | E | F)
Good evening
Could you please tell me what the meaning of the expression is :
Jumping in at the deep end ?
Thank you
Elisabeth
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Modifié par lucile83 le 21-01-2011 07:50
Message de babeth54 posté le 20-01-2011 à 22:29:31 (S | E | F)
Good evening
Could you please tell me what the meaning of the expression is :
Jumping in at the deep end ?
Thank you
Elisabeth
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Modifié par lucile83 le 21-01-2011 07:50
Réponse: Jumping in at the deep end de gerondif, postée le 21-01-2011 à 00:27:51 (S | E)
Bonsoir,
résultat d'un clic sur google,vu que je ne connaissais pas l'expression, surtout sans contexte:
(the free dictionary by Farlex)
Jump off the deep end (over someone or something)
Fig. to get deeply involved with someone or something. (Often refers to romantic involvement.) Jim is about to jump off the deep end over Jane. Jane is great, but there is no need for Jim to jump off the deep end.
Réponse: Jumping in at the deep end de notrepere, postée le 21-01-2011 à 01:25:46 (S | E)
Bonjour!go off the deep end (informal)
to suddenly become very angry or upset and start shouting at someone
One minute we were having a perfectly reasonable discussion and the next minute you just went off the deep end! (Cambridge)
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throw somebody in at the deep end
to make someone do something difficult, especially a job, without preparing them for it or giving them any help
I had to deal with a strike threat on my first day - talk about being thrown in at the deep end! (Cambridge)
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jump in at the deep end
to start a new job or activity without being prepared for it
Philips is jumping in at the deep end, acting as captain in his first match with the team. (Cambridge)
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be in deep water
to be in a difficult situation which is hard to deal with
We're going to be in deep water if the bank refuses to authorize a bigger loan. (Cambridge)
get into deep water
to become involved in a difficult situation
I think we're getting into deep water here talking about gender issues. (Cambridge)
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En espérant vous avoir aidé
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Modifié par notrepere le 21-01-2011 04:11
Réponse: Jumping in at the deep end de may, postée le 22-01-2011 à 15:02:49 (S | E)
Bonjour,
Jumping in at the deep end , as obviously said, will be full of risks and needs a lot of courage.. as well
Cordialement,
Réponse: Jumping in at the deep end de babeth54, postée le 22-01-2011 à 20:39:17 (S | E)
Merci Gérondif et Notrepère pour votre aide et tous vos autres exemples.
Great !
Réponse: Jumping in at the deep end de babeth54, postée le 22-01-2011 à 20:41:52 (S | E)
Thank you May.
Réponse: Jumping in at the deep end de lamy, postée le 22-01-2011 à 21:54:36 (S | E)
Bonjour
J'arrive peut-être un peu tard, mais l'expression est assez imagée:
jump in = sauter dans
at the deep end = la grande profondeur (par opposition à la petite profondeur).
Donc, quelqu'un qui saute dans une piscine dans la grande profondeur plutôt que la petite entame un travail par le côté qui n'est pas le plus simple.
En bon français, je traduirais par: ne pas choisir la facilité.
Cordialement
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