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out of depth

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*out of one's depth

Fig. involved in something that is beyond one's capabilities. (*Typically: be ~; get ~.) You know, you are really out of your depth in this project. I am sure I am out of my depth in organic chemistry.

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out of your depth

knowing very little about a subject I know I'm out of my depth with teenagers.

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