A2Informal

Ins kalte Wasser springen

To jump in at the deep end; to face a new challenge without preparation

In German

Ins kalte Wasser springen

ɪns ˈkaltə ˈvasɐ ˈʃpʁɪŋən

Literal Translation

To jump into the cold water

Meaning

To jump in at the deep end; to face a new challenge without preparation

Equivalent:"To jump in at the deep end; to be thrown in at the deep end"

Example Sentences

1
Nach dem Studium musste er beruflich ins kalte Wasser springen.
After his studies, he had to jump in at the deep end professionally.
2
Ich habe keine Erfahrung, aber ich werde ins kalte Wasser springen und mein Bestes geben.
I have no experience, but I will jump in at the deep end and do my best.

FAQ

How do you say "To jump in at the deep end; to face a new challenge without preparation" in German?

"To jump in at the deep end; to face a new challenge without preparation" in German is "Ins kalte Wasser springen" (ɪns ˈkaltə ˈvasɐ ˈʃpʁɪŋən). Example: Nach dem Studium musste er beruflich ins kalte Wasser springen..

To turn a blind eye; to overlook a minor transgression

Ein Auge zudrücken

Ein Au-ge tsoo-drü-ken

To do something on one's own initiative; to do something independently

Etwas auf eigene Faust machen

ˈɛtvas aʊ̯f ˈaɪ̯ɡənə faʊ̯st ˈmaxn̩

A weight is lifted off someone's mind; to feel relieved

Jemandem fällt ein Stein vom Herzen

ˈjeːmandəm fɛlt aɪ̯n ʃtaɪ̯n fɔm ˈhɛʁt͡sn̩

To have something in the bag; to have something secured

Etwas in trockenen Tüchern haben

ˈɛtvas ɪn ˈtʁɔkənən ˈtyːçɐn ˈhabn̩