Over One`s Head Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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over one`s head What does over one`s head mean?	to be in a situation that is too difficult to understand	The joke went over the girl's head so we had to explain it to her.
over one`s head What does over one`s head mean?	to be/go beyond one's ability to understand, to be too difficult	The mathematics lectures went over my head during the first few weeks.
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fritter (something) away What does "fritter (something) away" mean?	to waste something little by little	The man frittered away all of the money that he had won in the contest.
feel at home What does "feel at home" mean?	to feel accepted, to feel as if you are at home	The woman always makes her guests feel at home.
kill two birds with one stone What does "kill two birds with one stone" mean?	to achieve two aims with one effort or action	If I take the course now I may be able to kill two birds with one stone and receive credit for it in the future as well.
ask (someone) out or ask out (someone) What does "ask (someone) out or ask out (someone)" mean?	to ask a person for a date	My friend finally asked the woman at the bank out.

like taking candy from a baby What does "like taking candy from a baby" mean?	very easy to do	I asked the department store to refund the money for my goods and they agreed. It was like taking candy from a baby.
fall to (someone) to do (something) What does "fall to (someone) to do (something)" mean?	to become the responsibility of someone	It usually falls to me to tell my roommates to be quiet.
topsy-turvy What does "topsy-turvy" mean?	to be upside down, to be in disarray	My apartment was topsy-turvy so I stayed home to clean it up.
slam dunk What does "slam dunk" mean?	something that is absolutely certain.	I'm telling you, it's a slam dunk. No problems.

American Idioms and Expressions

Over One`s Head Idiom