This is lesson 28 from Idiom Part 2. Each idiom is followed by its definition and examples. After you learn them, you can use them in your daily conversation.
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English Idiom Part 2- Lesson 28- Idioms about Swimming
1- This course is out of my depth = In a situation that is too difficult to understand or handle.
I tried taking an advanced physics class, but I quickly realized that this course is out of my depth.
2- Tread water = To make no progress while trying to stay afloat or maintain one’s position.
I’ve been treading water at my job for years without any promotion.
3- Going under = If a company goes under, it is unsuccessful and has to stop doing business.
Thousands of companies went under during the recession.
4- I was thrown in at the deep end = Made to deal with a difficult situation without preparation.
On my first day, I was thrown in at the deep end with a live client presentation.
5- Swimming against the tide = Doing something that is in opposition to the current trends or opinions.
Starting a bookstore these days feels like swimming against the tide.
6- Keep your head above water = To survive or manage, especially in difficult circumstances.
With all these bills, I’m just trying to keep my head above water.
7- In deep water = In serious trouble.
He’s in deep water after missing the project deadline.
8- On the crest of a wave = Experiencing a time of success or popularity.
After the film’s success, the director is on the crest of a wave.
9- Drowned our sorrows = To try to forget one’s troubles by drinking alcohol.
After the breakup, we went to the pub and drowned our sorrows.
10- Make a splash = To attract a lot of attention in a noticeable or dramatic way.
The new designer made a splash at Fashion Week with her bold collection.
11- Throw me a lifeline = To offer help to someone in a difficult situation.
When I was about to quit, my mentor threw me a lifeline by recommending me for a better role.
12- First test the water = To try something out tentatively before committing fully.
Before launching nationwide, the company decided to first test the water with a regional release.
13- Sink or swim: Fail or succeed entirely by one’s own efforts
The bank does not leave its newcomers to sink or swim by themselves.
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