Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-in-over-your-head
idiom
/ɡɛt ɪn ˈoʊvər jʊr hɛd/
Definition
To become involved in a situation that is too complicated or difficult to manage.
Examples
- I thought I could handle the project on my own, but I really got in over my head.
- After starting the new business, she realized she had gotten in over her head with all the regulations.
Meaning
This phrase suggests that someone has taken on more responsibility or challenge than they can handle.
Synonyms
- be out of one’s depth
- bite off more than one can chew
- overextend oneself
