| 释义 |
Idiom be out of your depthbe out of (your) depth to not have the knowledge, experience, or skills to deal with a particular subject or situation.When Ruth started talking about the differences between the databases, I knew I was out of my depth.By half-time, England was losing 4-0 and the English players were looking hopelessly out of their depth.
idiombe out of your depthto be unable to deal with a situation that you do not understand, or a subject that you do not know enough about:The team looked hopelessly out of their depth against a very disciplined and professional visiting side.I was soon totally out of my depth, as the conversation turned from politics to economics.Why don't you stop right there, before you get out of your depth?
(redirected from be out of your depth)be out of (one's) depthTo be in a field or situation that exceeds one's knowledge or ability. Of course she's out of her depth with 25 employees reporting to her—she had hardly any supervisory experience before you gave her the job! I asked Alex to consult on this project because it's a bit out of my depth. |