out of one's depth

English

(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, Batman: Arkham City, Rocksteady Studios, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, spoken by Batman (Kevin Conroy):
  She doesn’t know Joker, she’s out of her depth. I need to save her.

in water so deep that one cannot stand and may be at risk of drowning

in a situation which one is poorly prepared or unprepared to handle

Hungarian: kicsúszik a lába alól a talaj, elveszti a talajt a lába alól, nem tud megbirkózni vele, meghaladja a képességeit
Swedish: ute på djupt vatten

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