In Over Your Head Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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In over your head What does In over your head mean?	If someone is in over their head, they are out of the depth in something they are involved in, and may end up in a mess.
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Achilles' heel (of someone or something) What does "Achilles' heel (of someone or something)" mean?	the weak part of a person/place/system/argument which can easily be attacked or criticized	The lack of skilled workers was the Achilles' heel of the government's plans to prepare for the Olympics.

far out What does "far out" mean?	to be strange	The man's sense of humor was far out and nobody understood him.
steer clear of (someone or something) What does "steer clear of (someone or something)" mean?	to avoid someone or something	I have been steering clear of my friend since our argument.
goofus What does "goofus" mean?	dumb, oafish person
under construction What does "under construction" mean?	being built or repaired	The hotel was still under construction, two years after it began.

go so far as to say (something) What does "go so far as to say (something)" mean?	to put something into words	The company president went so far as to say that he may be leaving very soon.
(to be) in high spirits What does "(to be) in high spirits" mean?	to have much energy, to be cheerful	They are in high spirits since their home team won the tournament.
hit the bottle What does "hit the bottle" mean?	drink too much alcohol	She started to hit the bottle soon after her divorce.

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In Over Your Head Idiom