beyond one's depth
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or out of one's depth
: beyond the limits of one's capabilities
an actor who is out of his depth in serious drama
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“Beyond one's depth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beyond%20one%27s%20depth. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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