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IN OVER (ONE'S) HEAD

beyond one’s capability (1); to have taken on more than one can cope with (2)
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1. Tim can’t compete with these people. They are much more capable in their field than he is. He’s in way over his head.
2. Be careful how much work you take on. Don’t promise to do more than you can handle. Don’t get in over your head.

Synonyms: out of (one’s) depth/league (opt.1); bite off more than (one) can chew (opt.2).


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