over one's head

Meaning

Adjective

• More complex or confusing than one can understand; beyond one’s comprehension.
• More than one can handle; too much (especially in over one's head).
• Performing at a level greatly superior to one's usual level of performance.
• Directed to someone with authority over the person, so as to avoid requiring the approval of the person himself or herself.

Related

Similar words

• out of one's depth