shallow end

noun — 2 senses

shallow end

noun
1

The part of a swimming pool with relatively shallow water.

  • Best to keep things in the shallow end / 'Cause I never quite learned how to swim2003, “Blue”, in Maynard James Keenan (lyrics), Thirteenth Step (Hard Rock, Alternative Metal), performed by A Perfect Circle, United States: Virgin Records, →OCLC:
2

Figuratively A situation where little expertise or experience is required.

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