out of one's depth
English
Adjective
- (literally) In water so deep that one cannot stand and may be at risk of drowning. [1]
- (figuratively, idiomatic) In a situation which one is poorly prepared or unprepared to handle.
- Synonyms: in over one's head, out of one's league
- The team's first game was against the league champions; they were out of their depth and knew it.
- 2011 October 18, Kevin Conroy as Batman, Batman: Arkham City, Rocksteady Studios, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment:
- She doesn’t know Joker, she’s out of her depth. I need to save her.
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