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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
What 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
The legal documents were so complex that they were over her head, and she needed a lawyer to explain them.
He held the umbrella over his head in the rain.
The complex financial investments were beyond his comprehension, and he felt in over his head.
He poured a bucket of ice over his head to cool off on a hot summer day.
She poured the icy drink over her head to cool off in the summer heat.
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