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over one's head

over one's head

 
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head
part of speech: phrase
definition 1: beyond one's ability to understand.
The textbook was over his head.
definition 2: bypassing the intermediary position of.
He went over the manager's head and spoke to the owner.
definition 3: beyond one's financial means.