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。

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The lifeguard warned that anyone left out of one's depth in the surf would be in danger.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

監視員は、波のある海で立てないほど深い水に取り残された人は危険だと警告した。

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Sense（1）

(literally) In water so deep that one cannot stand and may be at risk of drowning.

Sense（2）

(figuratively, idiomatic) In a situation which one is poorly prepared or unprepared to handle.

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