Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
over-one's-head
idiom
/ˈoʊvər wʌnz hɛd/
Definition
Something that is beyond one’s comprehension or understanding.
Examples
- After the lecture on quantum physics, I realized that much of the content was over my head.
- When she explained advanced economics, I felt it was completely over my head.
- The instructions for the software were too complicated and went over my head.
Meaning
When an idea, statement, or situation is too complex or difficult for someone to grasp or understand, it is said to be over their head.
Synonyms
- beyond one’s understanding
- too complex
- difficult to grasp
