out of one's depth
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out of one's depth
adjective
- In water so deep that one cannot stand and may be at risk of drowning.
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In a situation which one is poorly prepared or unprepared to handle.
The team's first game was against the league champions; they were out of their depth and knew it.
Similar: in over one's head, out of one's league
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adj in water so deep that one cannot stand and may be at risk of drowning
| Français | n'avoir pas pied |
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adj in a situation which one is poorly prepared or unprepared to handle
| Español | meterse en honduras |
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