out of one's depth
Adjective
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Adjective
- (literally) In water so deep that one cannot stand and may be at risk of drowning.
- (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.
- French: avoir pied
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