above (one's) bend



above (one's) bend

Exceeding one's knowledge or ability. Lifting that heavy box is definitely above my bend—my arms are too scrawny for that! He's a great handyman but electrical work his above his bend.
See also: above, bend

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Aldona-Lithuanian, Polish
Nynniaw-Ancient Celtic
Hilaire-French
Mahomet-Arabic (Anglicized)
FrancisFRANT-səs (English)English, French
Jozefienyo-zə-FEENDutch