“Go over someone’s head”

Definition

To be too difficult for someone to understand.

Examples

Examples

“This situation is a good example of "Go over someone’s head".”

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What does "Go over someone’s head" mean?
"Go over someone’s head" means to be too difficult for someone to understand..
How do you use "Go over someone’s head" in a sentence?
Example: "This situation is a good example of "Go over someone’s head"."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Go over someone’s head"?
Быть слишком сложным для понимания. / Չափազանց բարդ լինել ինչ-որ մեկի համար։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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