What does in over my head mean?
Idiom Meaning:
trying something that is much too difficult to accomplish
Examples of this Idiom in Movies & TV Shows:
Deus Ex Machina “Person of Interest” (2014)
Time of Scene:
George Hersh: Oh, dear. I think I might be in over my head.
John Reese: I’m a little busy myself.
George Hersh: Unless you’re looking at a big-ass bomb wired to blow when the power comes back on, I think I win.
The Big Bang Theory “The Locomotion Interruption” (2014)
Time of Scene:
Bernadette Rostenkowski: Anyway I talked you up to Don. He’s the guy who’ll be interviewing you.
Penny: Oh, I really appreciate this. I just hope I’m not in over my head.
Bernadette Rostenkowski: You’ll be fine. Just be yourself.
Penny: I wish I felt more confident.
Bernadette Rostenkowski: I wouldn’t put you up for this job if I didn’t think you could handle it.
Without a Paddle (2004)
Time of Scene:
Jerry Conlaine: Tom, it’s getting big!
Tom Marshall: No problem.
Jerry Conlaine: Like, really big!
Tom Marshall: I’m in over my head!
Jerry Conlaine: What?
Tom Marshall: I’m in over my head!
Jerry Conlaine: Don’t tell me that!
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