to make someone start a new and difficult job or activity without helping them
TO be thrown in at the deep end
know how to do a job or activity
know the ropes
to be in the same unpleasant situation as other people
to be in the same boat
be very strict in managing an organization or operation
to run a tight ship
to start to officially control an organization or company
to take the helm
a loan or other financial support that is given to a person, company, or country to help them when they are in financial difficulties
bailout
to deliberately deceive people
sail under false colours
to be in or get into a difficult situation
to be in hot water
likely to fail soon (a relationship)
on the rocks
to be very successful for a limited period of time
on the crest of the wave
confused or unable to decide what to do
lost at sea
those parts of the ocean that have never been mapped
uncharted waters
if you__________________ you do or say something that will upset people
rock the boat
to do something that is dangerous or only just legal or acceptable
sail close to the wind
be able to manage, especially when you have financial difficulties:
keep one's head above water
