Question

in_the_loop_378 beyond one’s capability (sentence 1); to have taken on more than one can cope with (sentence 2) Synonyms: out of (one’s) depth/league (sentence 1); bite off more than (one) can chew (sentence 2)

Accepted Answer

IN OVER (ONE’S) HEAD Tim can’t compete with these people. They are much more capable in their field than he is. He’s in way over his head.Be careful how much work you take on. Don’t promise to do more than you can handle. Don’t get in over your head. Emotions/Feelings: negative situations

Id	in_the_loop_378
Idiom	IN OVER (ONE’S) HEAD
Definition	beyond one’s capability (sentence 1); to have taken on more than one can cope with (sentence 2)
Examples	Tim can’t compete with these people. They are much more capable in their field than he is. He’s in way over his head. Be careful how much work you take on. Don’t promise to do more than you can handle. Don’t get in over your head.
Cross-Refs	Synonyms: out of (one’s) depth/league (sentence 1); bite off more than (one) can chew (sentence 2)
Category	Emotions/Feelings: negative situations

Sentence Head One’s Don’t Loop Capability Cope Tim