above (one's) huckleberry



above (one's) huckleberry

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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kartik-Indian, Hindi, Marathi
Xavier['zeivjə(r)]
Fereshteh-Persian
Finka-Croatian
Fowler['faulə]
Kumbukanikuw-mboo-KAH-neeSouthern African, Chewa