shallow end

English

Noun

shallow end (plural shallow ends)

1. The part of a swimming pool with relatively shallow water.

   Coordinate term: deep end

   • 2003, “Blue”, in Maynard James Keenan (lyrics), Thirteenth Step (Hard Rock, Alternative Metal), performed by A Perfect Circle, United States: Virgin Records, →OCLC:

     Best to keep things in the shallow end / 'Cause I never quite learned how to swim

2. (figuratively) A situation where little expertise or experience is required.

   Coordinate term: deep end

Translations

part of a swimming pool with relatively shallow water

• Afrikaans: vlak kant
• Finnish: matala pääty, matala pää
• French: petite profondeur f
• Polish: płytki koniec m