be (way) in over one's head
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to get involved with something that is too difficult for one to handle or get out of
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Idiom
Informal
例
Sean tried to pay his gambling debts, but he was in over his head.
to get involved with something that is too difficult for one to handle or get out of
IdiomInformal
