over one's head English

Meaning over one's head meaning

What does over one's head mean?

over one's head adjective

— (idiomatic) More complex or confusing than one can understand; beyond one’s comprehension.

— (idiomatic) More than one can handle; too much (especially in over one's head).

— (idiomatic, sports) Performing at a level greatly superior to one's usual level of performance.

— performing in sports at a level greatly superior to one's usual level