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Definition out of your depth in British English

out of your depth phrase

phrase
1

not able to keep your head above water when your feet are touching the bottom of a swimming pool, the sea etc

Example

Children should be supervised when out of their depth.

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2

in a situation that you cannot deal with because it is too difficult or dangerous

Example

Her boss seemed to be out of his depth.

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Definition out of your depth in British English