Meaning of the word "over your head" in English
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over your head
US /ˈoʊvər jʊər hɛd/
UK /ˈoʊvər jʊər hɛd/
Idiom
1.
too difficult or complicated for someone to understand
Example:
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The professor's lecture went completely over my head.
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This advanced math problem is a bit over my head.
2.
without someone's knowledge or approval, especially when it should have been obtained
Example:
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They made the decision over my head, even though I'm the project manager.
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Don't go over my head to the director; talk to me first.
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