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
EnniEN-neeFinnish
Hikaruhee-kah-ṙooJapanese
Sikandar-Urdu, Pashto
Napoleonnə-PO-lee-ən (English)History, English
Iodocus-Ancient Celtic (Latinized)
Caradog-Welsh