out of one's league
In a situation in which one is mismatched with one or more others whose…In a situation in which one is mismatched with one or more others whose accomplishments, preparedness, or other characteristics are on a significantly higher or lower level than one's own.
» Tom is out of my league.
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3 senses(idiomatic)In a situation in which one is mismatched with one or more others whose accomplishments, preparedness, or other characteristics are on a significantly higher or lower level than one's own.
eine Nummer zu groß für jemanden
далеко́
(idiomatic)Out of one's depth; in a situation which one is poorly prepared to handle.
These questions are out of my league, please let me ask a higher-up.
не по зуба́мne po zubám, не по плечу́ne po plečú
(idiomatic)Too good or too expensive for one.
An expensive car is out of your league right now, don't you think?
не по карма́нуne po karmánu
Examples
23 sentencesTom is out of my league.
Tom is out of your league.
Tom is way out your league.
You are way out of your league.
ruТы не на своём уровне. — Ooneykcall
Tom is way out of your league.
ruТом тебе совсем не ровня. — odexed
deTom ist ein paar Nummern zu groß für dich. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Translations
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Synonyms
3 synonymsSee also
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