Starting this new job feels like drinking from a firehose.
drink from a firehose
idiomTo be overwhelmed (with work, information, etc.); to be inundated with an unrestricted or unfiltered amount.
The new intern struggled to keep up with the project, feeling like he was drinking from a firehose during his first week.
When the massive influx of data arrived, the research team realized they were drinking from a firehose and would need weeks to process it all.
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drink with the flies
To drink alcohol while alone.
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drive someone to drink
To cause someone to drink lots of alcohol, as an escape from frustration.
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drive to drink
Synonym of drive someone crazy.
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hold one's drink
Synonym of hold one's liquor.
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long drink
A relatively weak (low alcoholic content per volume) and voluminous mixed drink, typically containing lots of ice and mixer.
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preach water and drink wine
To act hypocritically; to fail to practice what one preaches.
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straw that stirs the drink
The person who stimulates or inspires a group; the major factor affecting a trend or set of developments.
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top-heavy with drink
drunk