out of one's league

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. 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.
  2. Out of one's depth; in a situation which one is poorly prepared to handle.
  3. Too good or too expensive for one.

Pronunciation

En-au-out of one's league.ogg

Word forms

out of one's league

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