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over one's head
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used to refer to something that is complicated or difficult beyond one's understanding or capability
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "over one's head" and when to use it?
The idiom "over one's head" likely originated from the literal act of something being physically above a person's head. This idiomatic expression is now commonly used to indicate that something is beyond someone's comprehension or abilities.
Example
Accepting the role as team leader felt overwhelming, and she wondered if she was in over her head.
Sean tried to pay his gambling debts, but he was in over his head.
He held the umbrella over his head in the rain.
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Accepting the role as team leader felt overwhelming, and she wondered if she was in over her head.
Sean tried to pay his gambling debts, but he was in over his head.
He held the umbrella over his head in the rain.
He poured a bucket of ice over his head to cool off on a hot summer day.
Managing a large-scale construction project was a new experience, and he worried about being way in over his head.
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