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(literally) In water so deep that one cannot stand and may be at risk of drowning. / (figuratively, idiomatic) In a situation which one is poorly prepared or unprepared to handle.

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out of one's depth

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out of one's depth

Adjective

literally figuratively idiomatic

(literally) In water so deep that one cannot stand and may be at risk of drowning. / (figuratively, idiomatic) In a situation which one is poorly prepared or unprepared to handle.

Japanese Meaning

自分の能力や知識を超えた状況に置かれて、対処が難しい状態を指す。 / 自分の専門外や未熟な分野で、十分に対応できない、または準備が足りない状態を意味する。