over one's head

Language: en

Meaning: (idiomatic)Morecomplexorconfusingthan one can understand; beyond one’scomprehension.This is wayover my head. Can you explain it more simply?; (idiomatic)More than one can handle; too much (especiallyin over one's head).I’min over my headon this project. Can you help?2009, “I Can’t Feel My Face”, inDa Drought 3, performed by Lil Wayne:Fuck Waist Deep, I'min over my head/ But it's cool, I'ma make it, I'm Good like Meagan; (idiomatic,sports)Performingat a level greatlysuperiorto one'susuallevel of performance.He just shot a spectacularlyover his headround of golf and beat all of us.; (idiomatic,business)Directed to someone with authority over the person, so as to avoid requiring the approval of the person himself or herself.2005, Robert H. Vaughn,The Professional Trainer: A Comprehensive Guide, page121:[Y]ou suspect that he's building a case to goover your headand talk to your boss about performance in your section.; Used other than figuratively or idiomatically:seeover,‎head.

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