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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.
Examples
The physics lecture went over my head; I could n't follow a word of it.
The legal documents were so complex that they were over her head, and she needed a lawyer to explain them.
