Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
out-of-your-depth
idiomatic expression
/aʊt əv jɔr dɛpθ/
Definition
In a situation that is too difficult or complicated for someone to understand or handle.
Examples
- When tasked with managing the project, I realized I was completely out of my depth.
- The complex math problem left him feeling out of his depth.
- She felt out of her depth in the advanced physics class.
Meaning
Feeling overwhelmed or incapable due to a lack of knowledge or experience in a particular area.
Synonyms
- overwhelmed
- lost
- in over one’s head
- out of one’s league
